SUSTAINABILITY & BUSINESS

A collection highlighting the issue of sustainability as it relates to business and commerce.

SUSTAINABILITY & BUSINESS

A collection highlighting the issue of sustainability as it relates to business and commerce.

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US Climate
EU emissions rise overall, but agriculture bucks the trend
Emissions from agriculture, forestry and fishing in Ireland were estimated to have increased by 8.7%

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Deep in the forest with wild garlic growing in Spring, Roscommon, Ireland.
Department launches report on research of timber construction in Ireland
The report published by the Department of Agriculture showcases research over the last number of years of how Irish timber can be utilised

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Twenty-one farms to open their gates for free one-day sustainable farming showcase
Twenty-one farms to open their gates for free one-day sustainable farming showcase
The free open farm day for the general public, organised by the non-profit Farming For Nature, will happen on August 31

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Lost in garbage
S Consumer: No greenwashing thanks
A new EU directive stating that companies are legally obliged to report on the impact (positive or negative) they have on biodiversity and ecosystems has been described as the biggest single transformation in corporate reporting in the last 25 years

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Beyond Methane: How a new feed additive is revolutionising Irish farming
Beyond Methane: How a new feed additive is revolutionising Irish farming
The ‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ conference heard about one study which showed that RumenGlas was linked to a 12% improvement in growth rate and feed efficiency, alongside a 10% reduction in methane emissions

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Four European Union flags waving in the wind
Draft EU proposal hints at major rollback of Green Deal farm rules
The Green Deal headline commitment is to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050

Tue, 13 May, 2025

textile pollution, fast fashion industry waste, old clothing cloth fabric garment trash garbage pile stack heap background, con
Consumer watchdog joins growing chorus of regulators telling fashion industry to stop 'green' claims
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said that retailers should avoid vague and general terms without evidence

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Petrol pump filling nozzles
State increased fossil fuel subsidies to almost €5bn in 2023
New CSO data shows Ireland’s fossil fuel subsidies soared to €4.9bn in 2023, largely driven by energy credits

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning — here’s what it would mean for the climate
Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning — here’s what it would mean for the climate
There is every indication that supersonic planes are on their way back, more than two decades after Concorde last took to the skies. How will this affect the aviation industry’s ability to meet its ambitious net zero by 2050 target?

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Meta Data Centres
Proposal excuses new data centres from using renewable sources as back-up electricity
Concerns have been raised about their increasing demand on Ireland’s electricity network and contribution to carbon emissions

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Farmer walking through field of crops
Department sets aside €3m for innovative organic projects over the next three years
The call for innovative projects over the 2025-2027 period is open until March 7

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Hand plugging electric charger
Electric cars last as long as petrol and diesel vehicles, study finds
The findings were based on 300 million records from compulsory annual tests of roadworthiness

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Two workers walk under the wing of a 737 Max aircraft at the Boeing factory in Renton
At Dublin aviation meeting, sustainability takes a backseat to jet shortages
Bottlenecks and parts shortages have forced airlines to keep older jets flying for longer

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Laura Mora: Verifying results to combat greenwashing
Laura Mora: Verifying results to combat greenwashing
As managing director of EcoVerify, Laura Mora tells John Daly how her firm specialises in validating and verifying greenhouse gas emissions

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Mom uses grocery list while shopping in supermarket
Food and drink sector expects rising costs in 2025 — survey
The biggest challenge facing businesses in the sector is cost of labour, which was cited by 71%

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Will biogas sort out Ireland's decarbonisation needs, or will it just leave a bad smell?
Will biogas sort out Ireland's decarbonisation needs, or will it just leave a bad smell?
Ireland's ambitious targets for biomethane — turning waste into gas — has inspired a wave of planning applications but community groups are raising concerns about the regulation of the new industry

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Most firms cite supply chain regulations as their biggest sustainability concern
Most firms cite supply chain regulations as their biggest sustainability concern
Report shows an increase in sustainability focus from 2022 but that organisations could be doing more

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

ESB gets permission to convert Moneypoint power station from coal to heavy fuel oil
ESB gets permission to convert Moneypoint power station from coal to heavy fuel oil
An Bord Pleanála did acknowledge that while the operation of the development would generate greenhouse gas emissions, the need for additional conventional generation is recognised as a national priority

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Heathrow airport stock
‘Flight shame is dead’: Concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom
Post-covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Mohammed bin Salman
Fossil fuel firms sponsor €5bn in global ‘sportswashing’ deals
The New Weather Institute (NWI), a climate thinktank, found that motorsports attracted the most money, with $2.2bn of oil and gas money spread across 40 deals

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand
Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand
Synthetic oil and wax producer considers international expansion

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Lingering cost pressures weigh on SME sustainability investment
Lingering cost pressures weigh on SME sustainability investment
Uisce Éireann report shows firms' planned water conservation measures fell to 15% to the end of June compared to the same period a year earlier

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

John Whelan: Sustainability compliance changes coming fast for firms
John Whelan: Sustainability compliance changes coming fast for firms
Ireland was one of the first EU member states to implement the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulations 2024

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Decarbonisation puts 'pressure on the bottom line' for freight industry
Decarbonisation puts 'pressure on the bottom line' for freight industry
Freight Transport Authority Ireland claims Government climate targets for the industry will be missed without targeted incentives

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Electricity from slurry: €40m Biomethane Grant scheme opens for applications
Electricity from slurry: €40m Biomethane Grant scheme opens for applications
Slurry from 1.3 million cattle will be required to meet the 2030 target, which represents approximately 20% of all winter cattle slurry produced in Ireland

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

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