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Business must lead the way in balancing growth and sustainability
A new transformation strategy is helping business and consumers make more sustainable choices that benefit not only themselves and their communities but also the planet. Now more than ever, people are acutely aware of the interconnected nature of the global food system and its impact on our planet. Unfortunately, the bonds holding this delicate ecosystem together...
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Closing the gender gap supports the sustainability gap
Diversity, sustainability and climate action have the potential to be more strongly aligned within ESG strategy, driving better outcomes. As companies focus on what ESG means for their business, corporate leaders have climate and diversity on their radar. Many companies set gender targets for their leadership, and some for their wider workforce and customer bases,...
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Businesses have a key role to play in achieving sustainability goals
Businesses play a critical part in communities across Ireland as we move from a period of awareness to action on sustainability. We are now moving into an important period where all businesses need to take action on sustainability. This is vital if Ireland is to achieve its commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....
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Sustainable public transport is the backbone of urban mobility
Few places in Europe are as committed to sustainability as Dublin and one transport company is leading the way in helping the city to reduce its carbon footprint. A sustainable and integrated urban transport system that delivers a low-cost, frequent and zero emission service is an ambition for most cities, and Dublin is ahead of...
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Identifying the link between digitisation and sustainable manufacturing
With the climate crisis agenda now rightly moving towards the forefront of business decision making, is sustainability the next industrial revolution? Traditionally, advancements in technology and sustainability would be viewed mutually exclusive. Since the first industrial revolution, advances in technology have allowed us to access more raw materials and produce multiple new consumer products for...
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Domestic abuse and how employers can support their staff at work
The pandemic has seen a blurring of the traditional boundaries between home and work. This has brought increased risks for victims of domestic abuse. For those living with an abuser, having to work at home brings a greater threat of abuse. Many victims of domestic abuse have often seen the physical workplace as a safe...
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Carbon finance – a means to safeguard the planet and people
Restoring and preserving nature can help us fight the twin crises of nature loss and climate change. A sound investment strategy Nature-based solutions are gaining popularity among governments and businesses alike to address environmental threats and solve societal problems by protecting, restoring and sustainably managing ecosystems. We are headed towards irreversible tipping points for climate...
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Supporting businesses to develop Science Based Targets
A new webinar series has been designed to help prepare companies to set mandatory carbon emission targets. Ireland’s €13 billion food and drink export industry has established a hard earned, global reputation as a leading producer of high- quality sustainable food and drink. Maintaining Ireland’s international reputation for sustainable production and improving the environmental impact...
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Supporting communities through corporate volunteering
Volunteering is increasingly seen as a ‘must have’ of any company’s CSR programme. Corporate or employee volunteering is where a company supports and encourages its employees to volunteer to serve community needs during the working day or on the employee’s own time. Business case for corporate volunteering As well as supporting the communities they serve,...
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Case study – sustainability in action
In Ireland, it is estimated more than one million tonnes of food is wasted annually. Since 2017, Nestlé has partnered with FoodCloud to ensure that surplus food has been successfully redistributed to those in need. It is the only food supplier to provide all its surplus food to FoodCloud while also making a per-pallet financial contribution to assist the enterprise organisation be...