Irish businesses urged to prepare now for new EU corporate sustainability reporting standards
Irish businesses have been urged to begin preparing for new EU corporate sustainability reporting responsibilities which are due to come into effect from January 2024, according to leading environmental governance expert, Dr Diarmuid Torney. Dr Torney, an Associate Professor in DCU’s School of Law and Government, was speaking ahead of a free online masterclass for businesses, facilitated by the Climate Ready Academy, on the subject of corporate sustainability reporting and the role of business and
All systems go for Toys4Engineers week
Momentum is building for Toys4Engineers week, which takes place from October 3rd to 7th with a host of online events, as well as the return of our live conference and expo at SETU Arena on Thursday, October 6th. There are lots of ways you can get involved: Expo (Oct 6th 9am to 3pm) – 2m, 4m & 6m stands available (€400, €450 & €500 + Vat respectively). Bring along your ‘toys’ and showcase your company’s innovation while meeting with over 100 other exhibitors, as well as attendees.We have a Green theme to
500 additional fleet vehicles sought for Government funded Greener HGV programme
ENERGY and telematics experts are reaching out to fleet companies nation-wide and encouraging them to get involved in the grant-aided Greener HGV programme designed to help them cut harmful emissions and save up to 10 per cent on soaring fuel bills. A 30% technology software and hardware grant is available to Irish fleet companies who sign up to the landmark Government-funded initiative. It aims to fit 1,000 fleet vehicles across Ireland with smart telematics. Further details on how to apply are
Champion Green
What is Champion Green? Champion Green is a campaign by government, business, and the public, to inspire people to support local, to do business locally, and to source local products and services; in-person and online. It is the biggest support local movement in a generation, developed to help our towns and cities recover and remain vibrant for future generations. The aim is to reconnect people with the idea that supporting local is best as it benefits their town and community, now and into the
Lunchtime clean-up on Earth Day
Waterford Chamber is asking all businesses to take part in their Lunch Time Clean-up as part of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd. The Great Global Clean-up is a worldwide campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighbourhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks — reducing waste and plastic pollution, improving habitats, and preventing harm to wildlife and humans. This program aims to continue clean ups every day of the year for a brighter, greener, and cleaner planet. Waterford Chamber
Collaboration is the driving force behind Electric Vehicle charging in Waterford
Energia Group, Waterford Chamber and char.gy have today unveiled the first char.gy lamppost and bollard attached electric vehicle (EV) charging points. Installed by Metalman Engineering and local electrician John Kavanagh Electrical Ltd, the char.gy bollard and lamppost attached charge points are now operational at Waterford Airport Business Park. As Waterford Chamber’s sustainable energy partner, Energia Group is supporting the ‘Waterford Green Deal’ initiative which aims to make Waterford carbon
Tree planting in Waterford to mark National Tree Week
National Tree Week 2022 was marked with a tree planting in the Six Acres park in Farronshoneen by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly. This year the National Tree Week theme was ‘More Forests for a Greener Future’, which aims to highlight the many benefits of forests for Ireland’s climate and biodiversity agendas, for green recreation spaces and for sustainably grown wood. A number of native species such as Ash, Beech, Rohan, Birch, Oak and Alder were supplied to Waterford City
