Environmental

Joyce’s Supermarkets partners with minimal waste store reuzi to bring Galway the best of sustainable living

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Galwegians can now shop eco-friendly and sustainable products in-store, from reusable bottles and kitchenware to toiletries and homewares. Pat Kane owner of reuzi has curated the products with Joyce’s customers in mind. The partnership marks a significant development for both companies and is the first time that reuzi has partnered with a supermarket chain. Aisling … Read more

The Wellcome Genome Campus UPS and PV System

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A Holistic Approach to Energy Management at the World-Renowned Biomedical Research Site Background Sited on The Wellcome Genome Campus, The Wellcome Sanger Institute is at the heart of a global hub of genomic research, education and engagement. It carries out scientific studies to understand the biology of humans and pathogens and leads partnerships across the … Read more

Eco Wave Power and Queen Mary University of London Awarded a Grant by the Wohl Clean Growth Alliance

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Leading global wave energy developer Eco Wave Power (Eco Wave Power Global, Ticker Symbol: ECOWVE) and the UK Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), are pleased to announce the approval of a grant by the Wohl Clean Growth Alliance. The grant is awarded to the parties with the goal of promoting and facilitating the establishment … Read more

IRISH BUSINESSES REMAIN COMMITTED TO CLIMATE CHANGE DESPITE LACK OF CONFIDENCE AROUND IRELAND’S 2030 EMISSIONS TARGET

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SSE Airtricity has today published findings from its Green Business Sentiment Index series. The research, carried out by Behaviour & Attitudeson behalf of SSE Airtricity, highlights and measures the progression of attitudes among businesses towards renewable energy and green recovery, over the past 10 months. A significant majority, some 71% say sustainability and climate change … Read more

Applegreen meets 100,000 native tree planting target to support the Woodland Environmental Fund

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Applegreen, Ireland’s leading forecourt retailer invited pupils from O’Growney National School in Athboy, Co Meath, to a newly-planted native tree forest just outside the town. Applegreen asked the local school children to help with planting the final six birch, ash and oak trees of a colossal 100,000 native trees that are being grown in Counties … Read more

Rosderra Irish Meats – Experienced Meat Processor Operation

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This role will involve carrying out tasks within an area of responsibility to meet daily output requirements. The role involves taking part in continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities to improve work processes. The employee will be required to comply with SOPs, Safety and Quality systems and procedures in their area. The successful candidates will work … Read more

Veolia expands wood recycling and processing capacity by 50,000 tonnes per year

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Ahead of COP26 the global leader in optimised resource management, Veolia, has highlighted its commitment to recycling and renewable biomass energy. With a key focus on increasing sustainability and backing the drive to net zero carbon in the UK, the company has expanded wood recycling and processing capacity by 50,000 tonnes per year, adding to … Read more

Applegreen commercial fleet now Driving CarbonNeutral®

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Applegreen has announced that its entire commercial fleet, fuelling communities across Ireland, has begun Driving CarbonNeutral®. Applegreen will offset all carbon emissions from fuel used by its own fleet of trucks, delivery vans and company cars through purchasing carbon offsetting credits to support a clean water initiative in East Africa that will offset more than … Read more

EU Commission proposes a 55 per cent emissions reduction by 2030

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The European Commission has proposed increasing its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to “at least” 55 per cent by 2030. The announcement was made by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today as part of her State of the Union speech which outlined how the bloc will rebuild in a post-pandemic world. Previously, the EU had … Read more

Viridian Solar Launches Tree Planting Initiative

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Viridian Solar today announces its ‘Fusion Forest’ programme, an initiative aimed at reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere while restoring natural forest ecosystems. For every Clearline fusion solar PV panel purchased by a customer after the start date of July 1st, 2020 the company will plant a tree. A partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects will see native … Read more