Kearys & Pinergy Driving An Electric Future For Munster Rugby
Kearys Motor Group, in partnership with Munster Rugby and Pinergy Energy specialists, were joined by Munster Rugby’s Simon Zebo, Niall Scannell and Patrick Campbell at Musgrave Park for the announcement of the installation of EV (electric vehicle) charging technology and the distribution of electric vehicles to Munster Rugby staff.
The new initiative sees Kearys Motor Group and Pinergy working alongside Munster Rugby to begin migrating their car fleet to electric, supporting Munster Rugby’s ambitions to reduce staff emissions in their day-to-day travel.
Kearys Motor Group have a long-lasting partnership with Munster Rugby and are in their second year of a three-year Motor Partnership. Kearys sponsored Munster Rugby from 2016-2020 through the Renault brand. However, as the relationship developed, it was decided to involve all the brands in Kearys Motor Group with the range of electric vehicles continually improving and evolving.
In November 2021, Munster Rugby – having taken steps to reduce carbon emissions since 2008 – first signalled their ambition to become one of the most sustainable clubs in world rugby by becoming one of a number of signatories to the Sports for Climate Action Framework (S4CA), run by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Munster Rugby pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2040.
Ian Flanagan, Munster Rugby Chief Executive Officer, said: “At Munster Rugby, we are proud to continue developing our sustainable habits for a greener future.
“We are delighted to have Pinergy and Keary’s Motor Group supporting our staff in making a difference first-hand to our carbon footprint and contributing to our greener ambitions.
“This EV project partnership is an inspiring step forward in our sustainability commitment as we continue to target reaching Net Zero by 2040.”
Brendan Keary, CEO, Kearys Motor Group, said: “We are delighted to partner with Munster Rugby and Pinergy to contribute to Munster Rugby’s vision of a more sustainable future, not just for rugby in the province, but also life in the community.
“Our shared commitment to excellence and innovation makes this partnership a truly exciting one, and through providing electric vehicles to some of the dedicated staff members of Munster Rugby, we are not only supporting the club’s journey towards Net Zero carbon emissions, but also setting a new standard for responsible, sustainable living nationwide.”
Committed to Munster Rugby as Motor Sponsors, we are proud title sponsors of the current All-Ireland Camogie Champions, Cork Camogie. We are continuing to back the future of sport in the province.
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