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Google reaffirms 2030 carbon-free energy commitment as AI infrastructure investment reaches $190 billion

Author: Archie Villaflores

Google has reaffirmed its commitment to operating on 100% carbon-free energy by 2030, with local hourly matching, despite the mounting energy demands of its global AI infrastructure buildout.

Sungrow and Masdar sign gigascale battery storage deal for Abu Dhabi round-the-clock renewable project

Author: Archie Villaflores

Chinese energy technology firm Sungrow and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed an agreement for Sungrow to supply 7.5GWh of battery storage and 2.6GW of inverter technology to a gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi.

BII and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launch $300 million North Star renewable energy platform for India

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK development finance institution British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have launched North Star, a $300 million renewable energy platform targeting solar, wind, and storage projects across India.

Kinisla unveils €300 million investment plan and rebrand as it targets emissions cuts and regenerative dairy growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

Kerry Dairy Ireland has rebranded as Kinisla and announced a €300 million five-year investment plan targeting manufacturing expansion, Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction, and growth of its regenerative dairy programme.

An Post hits 50% carbon reduction target three months early despite 27% surge in parcel volumes

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland's postal service An Post has achieved a 50% reduction in carbon emissions against 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule despite a 27% increase in parcel volumes last year.

Ireland's New Peatland Standard Opens a Private Finance Frontier for Nature Restoration and Carbon Credits

Author: Archie Villaflores

Peatland Finance Ireland has launched the Peatland Standard for Ireland, a voluntary certification that enables landowners to monetise the ecosystem service benefits of peatland restoration. The Standard opens a private capital frontier for nature-based carbon, biodiversity and water benefits from Ireland's 1.2 million hectares of peatland.

Lyreco Ireland wins ESG Best Performer of the Year (1000+ Employees) at the Green Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Lyreco Ireland won the ESG Best Performer of the Year (1000+ Employees) award at the Green Awards 2026, recognised for an ambitious, externally verified ESG programme spanning bold decarbonisation targets, EcoVadis Gold and A-List supplier recognition, and a broad social impact agenda delivered through progressive workplace policies and supplier diversification via Buy Social Ireland. The win sets a high benchmark for ESG leadership among large Irish organisations, demonstrating the standard of ambition, transparency, and cross-organisational commitment across both environmental and social performance that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.

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.

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Green Awards UK 2026

Green Awards UK 2026

September 25th, 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Green Transformation Awards 2026

Green Transformation Awards 2026

November 6th, 2026

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

Green Awards 2026

Green Awards 2026

February 24th, 2026

Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road

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