Midlands

Bord na Móna's commitment to decarbonize operations and transition away from peat production, including closing bogs and exiting the peat business.

Peat extraction and energy production

Burning peat in power stations to generate electricity. Peat produces higher CO2 emissions per unit than coal despite having lower calorific value.

Restoring bogs and wetlands to capture and store carbon, offering potential climate mitigation benefits.

The process of extracting peat from bogs and draining wetlands for commercial use, which releases significant greenhouse gas emissions.

Bord na Móna's commitment to decarbonize operations and transition away from peat production, including closing bogs and exiting the peat business.