Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

The green economy is showing signs of renewed maturity, marked by decisive moves from both established players and emerging innovators. This edition opens with FuturEnergy Ireland Wins Green Small Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards 2025, a recognition that reflects how smaller entities are redefining excellence in clean energy through operational efficiency and measurable climate outcomes. The award underscores the sector’s growing diversity, where scale is no longer the sole measure of impact. Meanwhile, Bank of Ireland secures €750m green bond to accelerate sustainability targets highlights a crucial development in green finance. As capital flows shift toward projects with measurable environmental benefit, the financial sector is embedding sustainability into its core lending architecture, signalling long-term alignment between economic and ecological value. At a regional level, Banpu and Amata develop large-scale rooftop solar projects in Vietnam captures the growing role of cross-border partnerships in advancing Asia’s renewable infrastructure. The collaboration demonstrates how industrial ecosystems can integrate clean power solutions at scale, setting a benchmark for sustainable growth in emerging markets. These stories present a coherent view of a sector transitioning from aspiration to execution. Read the full features to explore how ambition is being turned into lasting impact.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

As a quick flashback of this year’s winners, FuturEnergy Ireland emerged as a standout winner at the Green Awards 2025, taking home the coveted title of Green Small Organisation of the Year.

Author: Business Wire

US-based MKB Company and Western Green have merged to form a major environmental platform focused on stormwater management and erosion control. The deal expands their green infrastructure capabilities across North America.

Author: Bangkok Post

Thailand-based Banpu Plc and Amata Corporation have launched a joint venture in Vietnam to develop 227 MW of rooftop solar capacity across industrial parks. The initiative supports Vietnam’s renewable energy goals and net-zero roadmap.

Author: Globe Newswire

Fusion Fuel Green PLC, a clean energy engineering and utilities firm listed on Nasdaq, secured full shareholder approval for all proposals at its extraordinary general meeting. The move strengthens its capital flexibility for upcoming green sector initiatives.

Author: Business Eye

Lidl Ireland has opened the country’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket in Maynooth, a €10 million project built to BREEAM Outstanding standards. The new site showcases renewable energy integration and sustainable construction in Irish retail.

Author: Sustainability Online

Bank of Ireland strengthens its leadership in sustainable finance with a €750 million green bond issue. The move accelerates the bank’s €30 billion sustainable finance goal by 2030 and supports Ireland’s low-carbon transition.

Author: Asia Tech Daily

HYDGEN’s new funding boosts green hydrogen production for industrial users. Its AEM electrolyser enables affordable, on-site generation, reducing supply inefficiencies and supporting Asia’s industrial decarbonisation and circular economy goals.

Author: Carbon Herald

CarbonFree and Univar Solutions are advancing the green materials sector by scaling US production of carbon-neutral calcium carbonate. The collaboration aims to strengthen sustainable manufacturing and reduce reliance on mined and imported materials.

Author: The European Sting

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing Ireland’s shift to low-carbon heating through new technical and financial advisory support. The initiative aims to expand district heating networks, lower household costs, and accelerate Ireland’s clean energy transition.