Building Ireland’s First Carbon-Neutral Urban Zone—Together

The Dublin Docklands Sustainability Action Programme (DDSAP) is a collaborative initiative led by the Docklands Business Forum, bringing together businesses, public bodies, and local communities to accelerate practical climate action across Dublin Docklands.

Docklands is uniquely positioned to lead. With world-class public transport links (including Luas and DART), modern high-performance buildings, and a strong network of employers and SMEs, we have the scale and opportunity to become Ireland’s first carbon-neutral urban zone—while improving quality of life for everyone who works, lives, and visits here.

What DDSAP Will Deliver

DDSAP focuses on practical, achievable actions that reduce emissions and support long-term sustainability, including:

· Sustainable Travel: Increasing public transport use, cycling and walking through partnerships and local Travel Champions.

· Food & Waste Reduction: Supporting hospitality and businesses to cut food waste, improve recycling, and adopt circular solutions.

· Shopping & Recycling: Working with retailers and cultural venues to reduce packaging and boost recycling participation.

· Education & Outreach: Making it easy for SMEs and micro-businesses to get involved through low-cost, time-efficient supports and toolkits.

· Energy Master Planning: An SEAI-supported Docklands Energy Audit is underway, forming the foundation of a district-wide Energy Master Plan.

Why Your Company Should Get Involved

Joining DDSAP helps your organisation:

· Reduce costs through energy and waste efficiency

· Strengthen ESG and sustainability credentials

· Access shared learning, tools and local support

· Demonstrate leadership in one of Ireland’s most high-profile urban districts

· Connect with partners across business, transport and local government

Get Involved

If your organisation is based in Dublin Docklands, we’d love you to join the Programme.

Register your interest today to receive updates, invitations to working groups, and opportunities to participate in audits, pilots, and local action weeks.