Climate Action Programme: Help and resources

Everything you need to decide, prepare and take part, including the programme prospectus, guidance on expressing interest and answers to common questions.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to decide, prepare and take part including the programme prospectus, guidance on expressing interest and answers to common questions. 

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The Climate Action Programme provides dedicated, long‑term support to help tourism businesses reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency and become more sustainable. Businesses work with an expert advisor over a three‑year period to assess their current impact and implement practical climate action measures. 

The programme helps tourism businesses cut costs, improve operational efficiency and strengthen sustainability credentials. It also supports businesses to respond to visitor expectations, regulatory change and rising energy costs, while future‑proofing long‑term performance. 

Applicants must: 

  • Be a tourism business operating in the Republic of Ireland 
  • Offer a demonstrable tourist product or experience for domestic and/or international visitors 
  • Operate from an owned or leased building 
  • Spend at least €10,000 per year on energy (excluding transport energy) 
  • Be established, tax‑registered and tax‑cleared in Ireland 

Accommodation providers must also meet Fáilte Ireland quality registration or approval requirements. 

You apply by submitting an Expression of Interest through the Climate Action Programme section of the Fáilte Ireland website. This allows Fáilte Ireland to assess whether your business is a suitable fit for the programme. 

After you submit an Expression of Interest, your information is reviewed by the Fáilte Ireland team. If your business meets the criteria and capacity is available, you will be contacted with details of the next steps. 

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Explore the specific requirements and journey milestones of the Climate Action Programme.

  • Overview

    Learn how partaking in the Climate Action Programme will help your tourism business reduce emissions and build long-term resilience.

  • Programme journey

    See what to expect from the Climate Action Programme, over the course of three years.

Explore the requirements and journey of the Climate Action Programme

  • View programme overview

    Understand what the Climate Action Programme is, who it's for, and how it helps tourism businesses reduce emissions and build long-term resilience.

  • Check eligibility and guidelines

    Check whether your business meets the eligibility criteria, understands the time commitment involved and is ready to take part in a three-year climate action programme.

  • View the programme journey

    See how the programme supports you from carbon assessment and prioritisation through to a tailored climate action roadmap and ongoing progress tracking.