Climate Action Voucher

The Climate Action Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to 2 days independent technical or advisory services support related to the current and future operations of their business. The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers (directory link available below).

The objective of the Climate Action voucher is to help companies prepare a plan for the low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the future whether a company is starting out on their green transformation journey or have already started. Scientific evidence shows that we must act now to limit global warming to 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change. This translates to halving greenhouse gas emissions every decade starting now to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

It is expected that outcomes of this short assignment will lead to further training/technical feasibility/innovation/ capital projects, i.e. it will start companies on a journey of activities.

The Climate Action Voucher is funded under the Climate Planning Fund for Business, which is operating under the Green Transition Fund. The overall objective of which is to accelerate the decarbonisation of Irish enterprise, as part of Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union.

The Voucher is open to Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta clients. (HPSU, Small, Medium or Large). For further information on eligibility contact your Development Adviser.

Note that the State Aid basis for this offer is de minimis funding.

If you are not a client of Enterprise Ireland and employ less than 10 employees, you should contact your Local Enterprise Office.

What costs are eligible? The voucher covers either technical or advisory services related to the Operations of the business from an approved service provider up to a value of €1,800. A maximum daily rate of €900 per day shall apply. It is expected that the support would be provided over a relatively short period but can be spread out over a maximum of 6 weeks.

Eligible Projects must include one of the following activities;

Develop a Sustainability/Decarbonisation Action Plan Develop a Circular Economy Action Plan

Note: SMEs with an energy spend >€10,000/annum that are not already mandated to get an audit are potentially eligible for €2000 voucher towards an SEAI Energy Audit

Call close date There are no call close dates. The process is not competitive and is approved by Enterprise Ireland management.

How do I apply? You should contact your agency advisor in advance of submission as they will be required to approve the application.

You can apply via the Enterprise Ireland Online Application System

Notes:

• As part of the application you will need your CRO number.
• The voucher is only valid for costs incurred after your application is approved.
• It is expected that the support would be provided over a relatively short period but can be spread out over a maximum of 6 weeks.
• Companies will be required to provide their organisational carbon footprint as part of the application process either through completion of the Climate Toolkit 4 Business Carbon Calculator, GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISO 14064-1 Standard or similar