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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.

ABP Food Group claims double honours at the Green Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

ABP Food Group claimed double honours at the Green Awards 2026, recognised across two categories for a business-wide commitment to environmental responsibility that delivered measurable impact in both packaging sustainability and water stewardship. The Green Packaging Award and Sustainable Water Achievement Award wins set a compelling benchmark for the food sector, establishing the standard of innovation, ambition, and cross-functional dedication that entrants will look to meet when the next awards cycle opens.

Egypt advances $570m SAF refinery in Alexandria targeting 120,000 tonnes annual output

Author: Archie Villaflores

Egypt is advancing a $570m (€479m) sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Alexandria, projected to produce 120,000 tonnes of SAF annually from 2029. The facility is expected to cut approximately 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from the aviation sector each year.

TUI Care Foundation rolls out global financing programme for sustainable small tourism businesses

Author: Archie Villaflores

The TUI Care Foundation has introduced a global programme supporting small tourism businesses with affordable loans, mentoring, and market access. The initiative targets the creation or maintenance of at least 100 jobs across key international destinations.

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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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