Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Momentum towards a low-carbon economy is redefining how industries invest, build, and lead. This edition explores how sustainability is no longer a niche aspiration but a core driver of competitiveness and trust across sectors. In Mace and AtkinsRéalis to drive Irish grid transformation, the partnership marks a decisive step in modernising Ireland’s energy infrastructure. Their collaboration reflects the growing convergence of engineering expertise and environmental responsibility at national scale. Corporate accountability takes centre stage in Zain secures ESG rating upgrade with strong governance and sustainability focus, where strengthened governance frameworks demonstrate how transparency can translate into tangible investor confidence. Recognition of Diageo as a leader in sustainable manufacturing and food and beverage innovation reinforces that long-term success depends on the ability to embed environmental stewardship into every process. Each story underscores a shared ambition: to align growth with responsibility. The sector’s leading voices are not only adapting to climate realities but shaping the blueprint for a more resilient, forward-looking economy

Author: Vietnam News

A new PwC Vietnam survey shows ESG is moving from ambition to execution, with 89 per cent of companies committing within four years. Formal leadership, digital transformation, and data-driven strategies are now shaping competitiveness as businesses adapt to growing sustainability and governance demands.

Author: Tech Africa News

Zain Group has secured a significant ESG upgrade from MSCI, moving from ‘BBB’ to ‘A’. The recognition highlights advances in corporate governance, data privacy, labour practices, and environmental goals, reinforcing Zain’s position as a regional leader in sustainability and responsible digital transformation.

Author: Irish Independent

Wicklow students have been celebrated for artwork inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with winning entries featured in a new 16-month school calendar. The initiative highlights the role of creativity, education and community in building a more climate-conscious future across the county.

Author: Irish Examiner

Ireland’s environmental tax revenues hit €5.5bn in 2024, the highest since records began, with households paying more than half. Energy taxes dominated, but growing pressure is on Government to direct these funds into targeted supports and sustainability measures ahead of Budget decisions.

Author: New Civil Engineer

Mace and AtkinsRéalis have joined forces under a five-year framework to modernise Ireland’s electricity transmission grid. The collaboration is positioned as a cornerstone for Ireland’s energy transition, aligning infrastructure delivery with net zero targets and the growing demand for sustainable national development.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Green Awards 2026, Ireland’s flagship celebration of environmental leadership, has opened for entries, offering businesses the opportunity to gain recognition for their sustainability achievements.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland’s sustainability agenda is at a critical juncture. The opening of entries for the Green Awards underlines momentum in domestic recognition of corporate climate leadership. Yet, beneath the surface, questions remain over whether ambition is being matched by execution. The government’s recent methane strategy, a central plank of agricultural policy, has drawn criticism from academics who argue it risks undermining broader climate objectives. Agriculture accounts for a third of Ireland’s emissions, making methane management pivotal. Failure to deliver credible reductions could weaken Ireland’s ability to align with EU targets and diminish investor confidence in its green economy credentials. Global trends add further complexity. Hexaware’s 97th percentile ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment highlights how IT and services firms outside Ireland are embedding sustainability deep within operations. Their progress provides a stark contrast: while Irish businesses prepare to showcase achievements at the Green Awards, competitors abroad are rapidly institutionalising climate metrics into global supply chains. For senior decision-makers, the question is not whether sustainability will remain on the agenda, but whether Ireland can reconcile domestic policy compromises with global standards. If methane remains unresolved, can Ireland credibly present itself as a hub for sustainable investment over the next decade?

Author: ESG News

Schneider Electric has signed a landmark deal with Climeworks to remove 31,000 tons of CO₂ by 2039. The agreement expands its carbon removal portfolio with high-durability technologies, signalling growing corporate demand for long-term solutions to meet tightening net-zero standards and global climate goals.

Author: PRNnewswire

Hexaware Technologies achieved an 83/100 score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, securing the 97th percentile in its industry. With the sector average at just 34, this performance underscores the rising competitive importance of sustainability benchmarks in IT services.