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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Hutch Sri Lanka launched its first sustainability-centric retail spaces with two Signature outlets featuring renewable energy, sustainable materials and e-waste collection. The telecommunications company's initiative aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Carlow-based renewable energy company SunArc will create 50 jobs through a €20 million investment as it launches a solar-as-a-service model later this month. The funding will be deployed over two years to expand operations and accelerate Ireland's clean energy transition.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its sustainability strategy, Our Planet Promise, targeting net zero by 2040. The UK's largest caterer reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 7.5% since 2019 whilst achieving 53% business growth.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dublin-based Nocomed has raised €650,000 in seed funding to tackle supply chain emissions in healthcare, which accounts for over 4% of global carbon output. The medtech sustainability software company secured backing from independent investors and Enterprise Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The circular economy has evolved from niche concept to mainstream imperative, fundamentally reshaping how businesses, communities, and cities approach resource management and environmental stewardship. This shift represents both environmental necessity and economic opportunity. As focus shifts to the 2026 awards cycle, the announcement that 'Malcolm Bell to bring circular economy expertise to Green Awards 2026 Judging Panel' signals the growing sophistication of sustainability recognition. His appointment underscores the awards' commitment to elevating projects that demonstrate genuine circular thinking and measurable impact. Furthermore, 'Lidl Northern Ireland distributes £25,000 across six community sustainability projects' demonstrates how major retailers are translating corporate environmental commitments into tangible community action. This investment pattern reflects a welcome recognition that sustainability transitions require grassroots engagement alongside corporate strategy. Lastly, 'Pasig City launches circular economy hub with Nordic and European diplomatic support' illustrates the global nature of this transformation, with knowledge transfer and international partnership accelerating local implementation. Such collaborations prove that sustainability solutions transcend borders whilst remaining locally relevant. These stories collectively reveal an ecosystem where recognition, investment, and collaboration reinforce one another. Explore each article to understand how different actors are advancing the circular economy agenda.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Malcolm Bell, CEO of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, joins the Green Awards 2026 judging panel, bringing extensive cleantech leadership, circular economy expertise, and a proven track record in scaling sustainable innovation across global healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Philippines' Pasig City has inaugurated its Innovation for Circular Economy hub focusing on waste recovery, recycling and green jobs. The 26 January 2026 launch attracted Nordic and European envoys, with EU committing over €570,000 in support.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Swiss company Ecorobotix has announced a multi-year collaboration with GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation to promote sustainable golf practices. The partnership supports ALBA, the firm's precision turfgrass technology that reduces chemical inputs by 90%.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Wind farms generated a third of Ireland's electricity in 2025, according to Wind Energy Ireland's annual report. The country now has over 5,000 megawatts of onshore wind capacity operational, with a further 450 megawatts under construction and 2,500 megawatts with planning permission secured.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dublin-based Minco Exploration has secured €1.66 million to advance its Rapla zinc-lead-copper project in County Laois. The financing came from Irish Minerals Fund, backed by Ireland's sovereign development fund, and a strategic investor.