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Sustainable finance solutions help banks incentivise greener choices
Sustainable finance is key to the transition to a green economy, and customers must remain at the forefront to ensure no one is left behind on the climate journey. Ireland and the EU have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 50% within this decade. A key principle underpinning these targets is...
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A holiday guide to family philanthropy and thoughtful gift-giving
While Christmas is often associated with gift-giving, it also offers a unique opportunity to engage in a more meaningful act of generosity: family philanthropy. As the season of giving approaches, there’s no better time to reflect on the joy of sharing with others. Coming together as a family to give can provide an opportunity to...
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The triple win from forests — for nature, people and the planet
Ireland experienced a net gain of tree cover from 2000–2020. However, tree gain does not negate the impacts of deforestation in other regions. Forests are responsible for regulating the climate, recharging groundwater, providing a home to various plant and animal species, acting as flood barriers and much more. Source of life Forests have the power...
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How projects can achieve gender balance for better performance
There is a body of research that shows companies with gender diversity in decision-making and leadership positions perform better. They demonstrate more productivity, deliver better returns on assets and are more profitable. Gender balance is a challenge not only in the private sector in Ireland but also internationally. It is particularly evident in traditionally male-dominated...
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How CSR initiatives can benefit communities in the long term
For a growing number of companies, engaging with the local community is an increasingly integral part of what they do and how they act — helping to give back while enabling their staff to participate in charitable activities. Melissa Fisher, Country Manager at Viatris in Ireland, underlines the value of advancing sustainable and responsible practices,...
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Accelerating sustainability ambition in the Irish food and drink industry
An annual awards event recognises sustainability excellence. Origin Green, Ireland’s national sustainability programme has awarded 55 food and drink companies Gold Membership in recognition of their industry-leading sustainability ambitions in 2022. Rewarding efforts The annual Gold Member event, now in its third year, acknowledges the efforts of companies that have achieved exceptional annual performance on...
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Ways to develop employee volunteering benefits communities
With escalating economic costs and rising client demand, charities are turning to the development of long-term corporate partnerships to sustain their organisations and provide support to communities and clients. Along with making a measurable impact on communities, increasing organisational sustainability and gaining insights into the work and challenges facing our communities, there is potential for...
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Creating ethical and sustainable supply chains for stakeholder benefit
Consumers are more conscientious about what they buy than ever before. They expect organisations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny. Our members have fostered a new interest in sustainable business practices. To meet the high expectations of consumers, companies must enact significant changes that ensure environmental...
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Many families left deprived of essentials in the cost of living crisis
We work with over 16,000 children and families in 56 services around Ireland every year. Over the past six months, staff have witnessed the majority of the families we support face additional financial pressures as a result of increases to cost of living. Families with financial difficulties are struggling more, making stark choices about which...
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Creating a safe space for allyship in the workplace
Recent events like the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter movements as well as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on minority groups have demonstrated the reality of inequity in the world. Incidents of inequality have also shed light on the power of allyship and the possibility of creating strong movements of change. What does allyship look like?...