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Vortech Water Solutions wins Green Technology Award at the Green Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Vortech Water Solutions bagged the Green Technology Award (Under 50 Employees) at the Green Awards 2026, recognised for a mature, well-evidenced water technology that has demonstrated proven environmental performance through real-world deployment across a diverse and credible client base spanning multiple sectors. The win sets a compelling benchmark for green technology innovation among smaller Irish businesses, demonstrating that meaningful, scalable environmental impact can be achieved through focused expertise, rigorous evidence, and a solution built around a clearly defined industry need.

How Ireland Cut Industrial Emissions by 52 Per Cent and What Comes Next Under ETS2

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland’s power generation and industry emissions fell 5.5 per cent in 2025, driven by the permanent closure of coal at ESB Moneypoint. The data marks a structural turning point and opens a clear commercial agenda across ETS2, industrial decarbonisation and sustainable aviation fuel.

OCBC sets Asia-first SME sustainable finance target of SGD 25 billion by 2028

Author: Archie Villaflores

Singapore-based OCBC Bank has set a target to support 12,000 SMEs with sustainable financing by 2028, raising total SME sustainable finance commitments from SGD 13 billion to SGD 25 billion across four Asian markets.

HSBC establishes $4 billion credit facility to back Chinese green technology firms in global expansion

Author: Archie Villaflores

HSBC has announced a $4 billion credit facility to support mainland Chinese companies in sustainable and transition technologies as they expand into global markets.

Tesco surpasses emissions target with 68% Scope 1 and 2 reduction in 2026 sustainability report

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK-based food retailer Tesco has achieved a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2015/16 baseline, surpassing its previous 60% target, as detailed in its 2026 Sustainability Report.

Diageo opens €300 million renewable-powered Littleconnell Brewery in Kildare targeting 15,000 tonnes carbon avoidance

Author: Archie Villaflores

Diageo has opened a €300 million brewery in County Kildare powered by 100% renewable electricity, targeting annual carbon avoidance of up to 15,000 tonnes compared with a conventional facility of similar scale.

KINTO Join saves 1.9 million kilometres of transport emissions across Europe through shared mobility growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish sustainable mobility company KINTO Join Ltd. has saved almost 1.9 million kilometres worth of transport emissions across Europe since 2024, equating to over 275,100kg of CO2 avoided through shared commuting solutions.

PepsiCo scales proven sustainability technologies across Asia Pacific with 2026 Greenhouse Program

Author: Archie Villaflores

US food and beverage giant PepsiCo has launched its 2026 Greenhouse Program IMPACT Edition in Asia Pacific, shifting from pilot testing to full-scale deployment of proven sustainability technologies across its regional supply chain.

TotalEnergies and Nextnorth break ground on 440MWp solar project in Philippines in $300m deal

Author: Archie Villaflores

Energy major TotalEnergies and renewable energy developer Nextnorth have begun construction of a 440MWp solar power plant in Ilagan City, Isabela, representing the largest internationally financed solar project in the Philippines to date.

Jons Civil Engineering cuts generator emissions by up to 90% with HVO fuel switch

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish infrastructure contractor Jons Civil Engineering has cut generator-related emissions by up to 90% by switching to ISCC-certified hydrotreated vegetable oil supplied by Tria Energy, with no changes required to existing fuel infrastructure.

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Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026

September 16th, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Green Awards UK 2026

September 23rd, 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Green Transformation Awards 2026

November 4th, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Green Awards 2026

February 24th, 2026

Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road

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