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Bank of Ireland introduces free digital sustainability coach for SMEs
Bank of Ireland has introduced a free digital Sustainable Business Coach tool to help SMEs identify ESG priorities and build actionable sustainability plans aligned with their business needs.
Centrica Energy and Bord Gáis Energy secure full offtake from Ireland's largest food waste biomethane plant
Centrica Energy and Bord Gáis Energy have signed a long-term offtake agreement with Stream BioEnergy for Ireland's largest municipal food and garden waste biomethane facility, due to become operational near Cork in 2027.
Ireland's Biodiversity Governance is Delivering and the Private Sector Opportunity is Now Open
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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