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Ireland's Biodiversity Governance is Delivering and the Private Sector Opportunity is Now Open

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland’s 2025 National Biodiversity Action Plan progress report confirms that 80 per cent of strategic actions are on track, backed by record public investment. The findings open a clear commercial agenda for green sector executives in nature restoration and private sector engagement.

Green Awards releases Book of the Night from 2026 ceremony

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Green Awards 2026 Book of the Night is now available, offering a complete record of the ceremony held on 24 February 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. The publication captures the full sweep of an evening that brought together Ireland's sustainability community to recognise excellence in environmental innovation and sustainable business practice.

Shabra Plastics and Packaging wins Excellence in Waste Management Award at the Green Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Shabra Plastics and Packaging claimed the Excellence in Waste Management Award at the Green Awards 2026, recognised for a circular plastics operation that converted hard-to-recycle materials into high-value secondary resources at scale, underpinned by a closed-loop approach and a significant uplift in PET to rPET conversion. The win sets a compelling benchmark for circular economy leadership in Ireland, establishing the standard of technical capability, environmental impact, and industry collaboration that entrants will look to match when the next awards cycle opens.

Ireland Is Making Progress on Emissions but Needs to Double Its Pace to Meet 2030 Targets

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has published its definitive 2025 energy report, finding that emissions are falling at half the pace needed to meet the 2030 targets. The data presents a clear commercial agenda for green sector executives across electricity, heat and transport.

Donaldson Company cuts Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% and grows renewable energy use by 80% in FY25 sustainability report

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based filtration manufacturer Donaldson Company has published its FY25 Sustainability Report, recording a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a FY21 baseline and an 80% increase in renewable energy use.

Ant International, IFC, and GCash develop sustainability scorecard to unlock green financing for Filipino MSMEs

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ant International, the International Finance Corporation, and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard to help Filipino MSMEs measure environmental and social performance and access green financing aligned with global ESG standards.

IKEA names David McCabe as UK and Ireland retail manager and chief sustainability officer

Author: Archie Villaflores

Furniture and home retailer IKEA has appointed David McCabe as Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for the UK and Ireland, effective 1 July 2026. McCabe brings 30 years of IKEA experience across commercial, logistics, and sustainability leadership roles.

Aloft Dublin City cuts carbon footprint by 40% in one year ahead of original target

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin's Aloft Dublin City hotel has achieved a 40% reduction in its carbon footprint within one year, a target originally set across four years, in collaboration with energy partner CARDI ENERGY.

BaxterStorey Ireland becomes first Irish foodservice firm to partner with Waste Knot on farm surplus redistribution

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish foodservice operator BaxterStorey Ireland has partnered with UK-based surplus produce organisation Waste Knot, becoming the first foodservice business in Ireland to redirect farm surplus vegetables into commercial kitchens.

Ireland Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Green Hydrogen Exporter to Continental Europe

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Irish government has published a landmark study finding that Ireland could produce green hydrogen well in excess of domestic needs and export it to Europe via pipeline. The report positions Ireland as a credible green hydrogen exporter with a structural Atlantic wind advantage.

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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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