- Nine of Fermanagh and Omagh’s 49 Super Output Areas (SOAs) rank in the top 100 most income deprived SOAs in Northern Ireland, and 10 SOAs rank in the top 20% most employment deprived SOAs in Northern Ireland.
- In 2022/23, almost one third of the population in Fermanagh and Omagh (27%) were living in relative poverty, and of the District’s most vulnerable groups, 22% of children were living in poverty.
- Productivity of businesses in the region lags behind the UK average by 13%
- Region is at risk of missing its GHG emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2040
- Under-invested road infrastructure
- Poor public transport options
- Lack of large-scale industrial space around Omagh
- Lack of enterprise spaces and incubator hubs
- Tight labour market with a shortage of workers constraining growth
- Young people leaving the area and not returning
Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024-2029 reporting, Fermanagh & Omagh District Council disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 938 kt CO2e in 2021. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
938 kt CO2e in 2021
2024-2029
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024-2029 | 938 kt CO2e in 2021 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 29.4% reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions relative to emissions in 1990
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2028 we will have a more inclusive, greener, & more prosperous economy that benefits people, businesses, and places across our district.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Equality and inclusivityProductivity and InnovationEnvironmental sustainability and the journey to Net Zero