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BB7 and CERTANIA join forces to strengthen sustainable building and safety expertise
BB7 Consulting has joined Germany’s CERTANIA Group to expand sustainable building expertise across the UK and Ireland. The merger unites fire safety and building design expertise with global inspection and certification capabilities.
Northern Ireland’s Green Skills Agenda seen as key to unlocking a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity
The Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference spotlighted the urgent need to align decarbonisation with workforce transformation. Experts and government officials called it a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reshape the economy through green skills, innovation, and inclusive collaboration across sectors.
Kinecx Energy rebrands to accelerate Northern Ireland’s biomethane transition
Northern Ireland’s Kinecx Energy has unveiled a new name, identity, and strategy focused on biomethane integration and network expansion—marking a major step in the region’s journey toward a low-carbon energy future.
Diageo recognised as a leader in Sustainable Manufacturing, Food and Beverage innovation
Diageo secured dual recognition at the Green Awards, winning both The Green Food & Beverage Award and The Green Manufacturer Award, a testament to the company’s wide-ranging commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Green Horizon
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
Vietnamese businesses shift from ESG ambition to measurable action
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.
Zain secures ESG rating upgrade with strong governance and sustainability focus
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.
Mace and AtkinsRéalis to drive Irish grid transformation
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.
Green Awards open for entries as Ireland strengthens sustainability drive
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.
Sustainability Crossroads
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?
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