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Google commits $50m to tackle superpollutants through corporate climate coalition
US technology company Google has committed $50 million (€46.3 million) through 2030 to eliminate superpollutants via a new corporate coalition. The initiative targets methane, black carbon, and fluorinated gases to slow near-term climate warming.
Refurbed surpasses €146m in Irish sales as circular economy marketplace scales across Europe
Austria-based refurbished products marketplace refurbed has surpassed €146 million in Irish gross merchandise value since launching here five years ago. Irish customers have collectively saved nearly 17 million kilograms of CO2 through refurbished purchases.
The Present Tree secures £1.8m investment to scale sustainable gifting brand across Europe
County Antrim sustainable gifting brand The Present Tree has secured £1.8 million (€2.1 million) in equity funding to scale operations across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The investment supports the company's plastic-free, ethically sourced tree gifting model.
Scotts Hotel Killarney completes full energy retrofit to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions
Scotts Hotel Killarney has completed a full energy retrofit under the SEAI Community Energy Grant scheme, projecting a 36% reduction in annual energy costs. The project highlights grant-backed retrofit opportunities available to Irish businesses.
IFF Plastics claims double recognition at Green Awards 2026 with circular economy leadership
Setting a benchmark for circular economy excellence at the Green Awards 2026, IFF Plastics secured dual recognition as both Green Business of the Year and Green Micro Enterprise of the Year, marking a rare achievement that underscores the company's leadership in sustainable manufacturing and environmental innovation. The double win, announced on 24 February 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, positions the Monaghan-based manufacturer as a defining example of how small-scale enterprises can deliver sector-wide impact through operational discipline, technical innovation, and verified environmental performance.
Toyota Motor Europe builds circular factory in Poland to scale end-of-life vehicle recycling
Toyota Motor Europe is building a circular factory in Walbrzych, Poland, to process nearly 20,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The facility supports the company's 2040 carbon neutrality target across Europe.
BMW Group and PreZero forge circular economy partnership for end-of-life vehicle recycling
German automaker BMW Group has partnered with circular economy company PreZero to develop a closed-loop recycling model for end-of-life vehicles. The agreement targets secondary material recovery and supply chain decarbonisation across Europe.
GW Power and C3 Group expand into £600,000 sustainable headquarters in Hull
UK-based building services firm GW Power and sustainability consultancy C3 Group have moved into a new £600,000 (€720,000) headquarters in Hull, featuring solar installation and battery storage technology.
Ireland's green economy output reaches €12.1b with 10% annual growth
Ireland's green economy recorded 10% output growth in 2023, reaching €12.1 billion, according to Central Statistics Office figures. The sector contributed €5 billion in Gross Value Added and supported 48,400 full-time equivalent jobs, representing a 13% increase year-on-year.
AIB provides €80m green lending package for Lidl's energy-efficient stores
AIB has provided an €80 million green lending package to support Lidl's development of eight energy-efficient stores across Ireland. The investment enabled five A1 BER rated stores in the Republic and three EPC A rated stores in Northern Ireland.
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