Sustainability at The Ilac

Electricity

• We replaced all high-energy plant and equipment back in 2016, and installed LED lighting across the centre in 2018.
• In 2024, we upgraded again to high-efficiency LEDs with motion sensors, saving a further 4% on energy year-on-year.
• Solar panels on our roof generate around 90,000 kWh of green electricity every year.
• Smart electrical meters installed throughout the centre help us track use and spot new opportunities to cut back.
• Inverter EC pumps on our main water tanks, a high-efficiency air handling unit, air curtains over our doors, and a building-wide management system all keep energy waste down.

Gas and heating

• Since 2023, we've removed natural gas entirely from all areas under our control.
• An air source heat pump now handles our domestic hot water supply.

Water

• We harvest over 5.4 million litres of rainwater every year — that's enough to fill more than two Olympic swimming pools.
• Since 2019, we've been part of the Water Stewardship programme with Irish Water.
• Smart water meters, water-efficient taps and low-flush toilets across our public facilities help us save more every day.

Waste

• 100% of our waste is diverted from landfill.
• Reverse vending machines make recycling easy for visitors.
• Robotic cleaning machines minimise water use and run on night-time electricity, cutting waste on both counts.

• Our rooftop is home to beehives producing around 30 kg of honey every year.
• A dedicated biodiversity garden sits above the malls, creating habitat in the middle of Dublin city centre.
• External signage at the centre has been replaced with 100% biodegradable materials.
• CO₂ monitoring across the malls helps us keep air quality where it should be for visitors and staff.

• All staff and tenants receive regular waste management and sustainability training.
• The Central Library inside the ILAC is run by Dublin City Council and is open to everyone — a free public resource in the middle of the city.

Sustainability runs through how we operate the centre. We hold three internationally recognised ISO certifications:

• ISO 14001 — Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 — Occupational Health and Safety Management
• ISO 50001 — Energy Management

The ILAC operates under a formal Energy Policy Statement, committing us to continuous improvement in energy efficiency, full compliance with energy legislation, and the integration of energy performance into every capital investment and service decision. The full policy is available on request — contact the customer service team on 01 828 8900 or email info@ilac.ie.

Our commitment is simple: to keep reducing our impact and to keep playing our part in a more sustainable Dublin. By 2030, we'll be a carbon neutral business.