FAIRYHOUSE Racecourse, Levy Ireland and Horse Racing Ireland joined forces last week to partake in the community driven ‘100 Million Trees Project’.

The initiative was developed by brothers Richard and David Mulcahy, with the aim being to reverse the environmental damage caused by the reduction of forests worldwide.

As part of their sustainability policy, Fairyhouse Racecourse’s catering partner, Levy Ireland, has committed to a climate net zero target by 2027 through 80% of carbon emissions decarbonised and the remaining 20% of carbon emissions neutralised through high quality carbon projects in the UK and Ireland.

Fairyhouse general manager Peter Roe said: “Fairyhouse is delighted to have the opportunity to partner with Levy Ireland and the ‘100 Million Trees Project’, in this exciting venture.

“Sustainability has become a focus for everyone, and this is particularly the case for Fairyhouse. We have selected a site overlooking the second last fence, to ensure this initiative will always be front and centre as we strive to lower our carbon footprint.”

HRI will publish a sustainability strategy in early December.