Green Small Organisation of the Year

This award is open to any small organisation (11-50 employees) in Ireland who can demonstrate that good environmental practice is a key business strategy and part of their everyday operations. You must explain what you have achieved so far, particularly over the last 12 months, and what you hope to achieve in the future. And we need to see evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your targets and how you plan to achieve them and hard statistics demonstrating year-on-year comparisons. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Organisation Background: Briefly describe your organisation, its size, core operations, and how your business model supports sustainability. Highlight key green practices and their alignment with environmental goals.
• Green Initiatives: Summarise your efforts to manage resources (energy, water, waste) and promote environmental preservation (biodiversity, habitat improvements).
• Outcomes & Results: Present measurable results of your sustainability efforts with data and examples. Include year-on-year comparisons and explain how your performance stands out based on industry norms and your organisation size.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Describe how you engage and inform stakeholders about your sustainability efforts. Include strategies for involving employees, customers, and partners, and how you share your progress.
• Community and Environmental Impact: Explain the benefits of your sustainability efforts to the community and environment. Provide examples of projects and their impact relative to your organisation’s size.
• Future Sustainability Goals: Outline your future sustainability targets and plans. Describe how these goals will further your efforts and are suitable for your organisation’s size.