The Public Sector Climate Action Mandate seeks to support public sector bodies to lead by example. The mandate applies to public bodies in scope of the Climate Action Plan 2023, with the exception of local authorities, commercial semi-state bodies, and schools.
The Mandate sets out the climate action objectives for public bodies and is reviewed every year.
The targets are to reduce GHG emissions by 51% in 2030; increase energy efficiency in the public sector from 33% in 2020 to 50% by 2030; and update Climate Action Roadmaps annually in line with the updated Public Sector Climate Action Mandate.
Progress on the implementation of the mandate is assessed by using a ‘comply or explain approach’.
