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What’s Next: New Rules & Rising Expectations — FAQ (Ireland)

Written By denise o'kelly
Ireland · EU · Construction · Future Policy

Looking ahead to tighter Irish and EU rules on waste, recycling and emissions. Here are the most common questions contractors, hauliers and councils are asking — with clear answers and how Hub360 keeps you ready.

Covering recycling targets, traceability, procurement, ESG demands and financial drivers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Click to expand each answer. Focused on upcoming policy and expectations in Ireland & the EU.

Q1: What new recycling targets are coming under Irish and EU law?

The EU and Ireland are raising recycling/recovery targets for construction & demolition waste. Expect less tolerance for landfill, more demand for verifiable recycling rates, and closer scrutiny of your waste streams.

  • EU Waste Framework Directive targets: 70% recovery
  • Irish Circular Economy Act driving stricter enforcement
  • Public contracts increasingly tie scores to recycling performance
How Hub360 helps: Hub360 logs destinations and produces recycling/recovery reports, showing clients and councils that you’re meeting the targets.
Q2: Will traceability requirements get stricter?

Yes. Councils and regulators want digital proof-of-movement, not paper. Upcoming rules are expected to make GPS, photos and real-time data the norm for proving compliance.

  • Expect inspections to ask for digital chains of custody
  • Paper alone won’t satisfy future audits
  • Traceability is now a competitive advantage in tenders
How Hub360 helps: Hub360 already provides GPS + photo + docket proof per load, so when rules tighten, you’re covered.
Q3: How will ESG and Scope 3 reporting affect tenders?

ESG reporting is moving from “nice-to-have” to mandatory. Public and private clients are scoring tenders on CO₂ data and landfill diversion. Subcontractors who can’t provide Scope 3 data risk exclusion.

  • Scope 3 emissions are now a core procurement metric
  • Data must be project- and client-specific
  • Reports must be exportable and audit-ready
How Hub360 helps: Hub360 calculates CO₂ per load and exports project-level reports — tender-ready, no spreadsheets.
Q4: Will finance, insurance and investors start asking for waste and emissions proof?

Yes. Banks, insurers and investors are adopting ESG criteria. Contractors who can prove compliance and emissions data will find it easier to access finance and cover — those who can’t may face higher costs or refusals.

  • Green finance increasingly linked to ESG proof
  • Insurance underwriters checking compliance history
  • Investors asking for audited sustainability data
How Hub360 helps: Hub360 provides audit-ready ESG and compliance data — strengthening bids for finance, insurance and investment.
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