As global trade and economies continue to experience change and uncertainty, it has never been more important for companies to evaluate and analyse their competitiveness, and this includes placing a strategic focus on sustainability and climate action.
Sustainable practices are an integral part of how companies guarantee their relevance and build resilience into their operations, and with increasing expectations from stakeholders and customers, it will be key to competitiveness.
At the end of each live session, attendees can ask the experts any questions they have on sustainability. Photo: Getty Images/Stock image
Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting companies on this journey and growing their sustainable impact and resilience. To this end, our Sustainable Enterprise Webinar series begins on April 30.
This lunchtime series will run for seven weeks, covering a range of sustainability-related topics, including Sustainability Trends for Business, ESG policies, green public procurement, smart-metering and sustainability reporting.
Topics explored will include the European Commission’s (EC) recently proposed Omnibus package, the intention of which is to simplify sustainability reporting, and the EC Clean Industrial Deal which outlines plans to support the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industry and the growth of cleantech companies, and also accelerate the circular transition.
Key targets include a 35pc reduction in CO2 emissions in Enterprise Ireland-supported companies by 2030
Each webinar gives attendees an opportunity to learn from subject-matter experts and business leaders already on their sustainability journeys.
These include experts from CG Business Consulting, Forvis Mazars, Ireland; Centigo UK and Ireland, specialists in sustainable strategy development; Bid Services, which has expertise in tendering, and public procurement and DCS Group, a leading energy engineering services provider. At the end of each live session, attendees can ask the experts any questions they have on sustainability.
As part of our new strategy Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029), Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting companies to improve their sustainability performance.
Key targets under our recently published sustainability plan include a 35pc reduction in CO2 emissions in Enterprise Ireland-supported companies by 2030, and for 80pc of supported companies to have a sustainability plan and measured emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2029.
In the last two years, €55 million was approved to Enterprise Ireland-supported companies
Enterprise Ireland provides a range of supports to help companies implement sustainability best practice, whether they’re starting on this journey or are farther down the road.
We are also supporting significant progress in the area of climate action. For example, in the last two years, €55 million was approved to Enterprise Ireland-supported companies to reduce CO2 emissions, with 400,000 tonnes abated from 2018 to 2023.
Enterprise Ireland wants to help Irish business embrace sustainability to support Ireland in meeting its climate obligations, while strengthening operational resilience and competitiveness over the long term.
For more information or to sign up for these webinars, visit enterprise-ireland.com/en/supports/become-more-sustainable.
Kathleen O’Regan is a senior executive with Enterprise Ireland
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