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Part of the plan will see the completion of redevelopment work on the Ulster Canal

Ulster Canal and greenways included in Waterways plan

Waterways Ireland has launched its 10 year plan for the redevelopment and restoration of the country's inland waters.

Two thirds of consumers feel they are doing all they can at the moment to reduce their environmental impact

Consumers worried about climate but fear cost of change

Seven out of ten Irish people are concerned about climate change but also worry about the cost of going green, according to a new survey …

Business • 08 Nov

Paul Foley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Bon Secours Health System, and Lauren Stewart, Customer Relationship Manager at Flogas Enterprise.

Bon Secours to be partly powered by Tipperary wind farm

Hospital group Bon Secours Health System will be partly powered by renewable electricity harnessed from a wind farm in Co Tipperary.

Business • 26 Oct

Activ8 CEO Ciaran Marron said the expansion represented the company's commitment to the market

Activ8 opens new Naas depot as part of expansion

Solar installation company Activ8 has opened a new depot in Naas, Co Kildare, which it says marks a significant expansion in its business.

Business • 25 Oct

Extending the life of appliances and devices - rather than replacing them - is a key step in creating a circular economy

Circular Thinking: The economy-wide move to cut waste

The circular economy is about making better use of the products and materials we already have but Ireland is way behind its European neighbours on …

Business • 17 Oct

41% said they had not bought sustainable goods in the last four weeks due to the cost

64% of consumers buy sustainable goods, cost an issue

Two thirds of Irish consumers buy sustainable products sometimes or often, a new survey has found.

Business • 11 Sep

73% of companies plan to maintain their current level of investment, while 20% expect to increase their spend.

SMEs to maintain or increase sustainability investments

Over 90% of small and medium sized businesses in Ireland plan to maintain or increase their investment in sustainability practices over the next year.

Business • 28 Jul

EBA, ESMA and EIOPA will publish final reports on greenwashing in May 2024

EU watchdogs see greenwashing across financial sector

Banks, insurers and investment firms across the European Union have made "misleading claims" about their sustainability credentials to investors, EU watchdogs said in progress reports …

Business • 01 Jun

Mark Redden used wood sourced and salvaged in Ireland for his latest currach build, including recycled garden furniture.

Recycled furniture part of currach build in Temple Bar

Dublin's Temple Bar is known for its craic agus ceol, but in recent weeks, visitors may have come across a currach too.

Dublin • 28 Apr

The news comes as An Post launches its latest sustainability report

An Post among top postal companies for sustainability

An Post has been ranked third in the world amongst postal companies for sustainability.

Business • 21 Apr

AIB sets carbon reduction targets for €43.5bn of loans

AIB has set carbon reduction targets for around €43.5bn of its customer loans, as part of its sustainability plans.

Business • 19 Mar

Zara-owner Inditex is the world's biggest fast fashion retailer

At the home of Zara, fast and slow fashion collide

In Spain's A Coruna, two contrasting fashion business models collide - pitching the growing demands for the clothing industry to become more sustainable against the …

Business • 28 Feb

With aviation once again on an upward trajectory, the expectation is that emissions will only continue to increase fast (Stock image)

Sustainability a massive challenge for aviation sector

Aviation has faced down the threats caused by the pandemic and the shocks arising from the Ukraine war. But it now faces an even greater …

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jan

The study draws on insights from more than 2,600 CEOs across 128 countries

CEOs embrace sustainability to build resilience

The largest CEO study on sustainability ever conducted by the UN Global Compact and Accenture has found 93% of CEOs are experiencing 10 or more …

Business • 12 Jan

The bank said it will regularly and transparently report on progress towards its targets.

BoI sets greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

Bank of Ireland has published its 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets which have been formally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Business • 08 Dec 22

21% of consumers would pay more for shipping if sustainable delivery vehicles were used, the survey reveals.

Consumers want online retailers to reduce packaging

60% of consumers want online retailers to reduce packaging when sending products, according to new research by broadband company Pure Telecom.

Business • 08 Dec 22

E-volv co-founder Jim McCoy (l), home energy adviser Laurita Jasienskyte (m) and co-founder and CEO Mike Cody (r)

Cork energy firm to create 50 jobs

Cork-based energy firm e-volv is to create 50 jobs over the next two years as part of its expansion plans.

Business • 01 Nov 22

Only 29% of companies surveyed said they report on the impact of climate change in their financial statements

Companies failing to take action on decarbonisation

Businesses in Ireland and around the world are doing better when it comes to disclosing their climate risks.

Business • 11 Oct 22

On a more positive note, the figures from Dublin Chamber's latest sustainability survey shows that staff engagement with sustainability is on the rise.

Drop in firms that feel 'informed' on sustainability

Just over half of businesses consider themselves well informed on sustainability, down from 71% last year.

Business • 07 Oct 22

Its survey of 18,000 global consumers found that nearly 80% were concerned about their finances

Rising costs put consumers off sustainable goods

More than two thirds of consumers are being put off buying sustainable goods due to the rising cost of living, according to a report by …

Business • 16 Aug 22

'Fast fashion should be out of fashion, and economically profitable re-use and repair services should be widely available'

EU plans to crack down on fast fashion

The European Union has announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a …

Business • 30 Mar 22

Glanbia Ireland, Baileys to support farm sustainability

Glanbia Ireland and Baileys have launched a Sustainable Farming Academy to help farmers to improve the sustainability of their output.

Business • 24 Mar 22

The research highlights the disparity between businesses' ambitions and public attitudes.

Sustainability not a priority when shopping online

Less than one in five consumers in Ireland consider sustainability when shopping online, according to new research by Digital Business Ireland.

Business • 02 Mar 22

Nestlé believes the project will assist the transition to more sustainable cocoa farming

Nestlé invests €1.25bn in sustainable cocoa production

Global food company Nestlé plans to invest €1.25bn by 2030 in projects to tackle child labour risks, increase farmer income and achieve full traceability in …

Business • 27 Jan 22

The CES tech show is taking place in Las Vegas this week

Sustainability ideas at CES tech show

The CES tech show has its share of gadgets that may be cluttering a shelf soon, but among them are also objects and ideas aimed …

Business • 07 Jan 22