Sustainability and Community Engagement at the heart of Sustainable Business Impact Awards shortlist 

Chambers Ireland has today (4 August 2023) published the shortlist for the 2023 Sustainable Business Impact Awards.

In total, 77 projects have been shortlisted across fourteen award categories. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on September 14th.

The Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run in association with the Department of Rural and Community Development who support the Social Enterprise category. One4all are the longstanding supporter of the Workplace category at the event. ESB are sponsors of the communications category. 

Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director at BAM Ireland, said “As a long-time partner we are delighted to once again be part of these awards. I would like to applaud all participants and in particular those shortlisted for their continued commitment to the sustainable business ecosystem that positively impacts people and planet.”

President of Chambers Ireland, Fiona Candon, said “The businesses shortlisted today have shown leadership in delivering on ambitious projects that benefit communities right around the country. The awards allow us to highlight how businesses can have a positive impact in communities as well as on their staff and the environment. We are delighted to be able to showcase the role that business plays in positive changes for all.”

Paul Fitzpatrick, ESB’s Smart Energy Services Manager, sponsors of the Communications category, said “At ESB’s Smart Energy Services we drive sustainability and decarbonisation right to the heart of business strategy, providing organisations with accessible funding, innovative and future proofed programmes. Together, we are building a brighter future for business in Ireland. We are inspired by the forward-thinking sustainable initiatives showcased at the Sustainable Business Impact Awards every year, recognising the crucial role of effective communication and partnerships in reducing carbon emissions.”

Terry Spence, Director of Sales for One4all Rewards, said “We are delighted to be involved with the Sustainable Business Impact Awards for the 6th year in a row.  As sponsors of the Workplace Category, we understand the importance of creating a supportive work environment. Employees are the core of every business and this year’s entrants have excelled in driving a range of positive company policies including team building, inclusion, recognition and rewards programs that have improved employee wellbeing.”

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are at the heart of the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, which showcases best practice in sustainable business development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes across Ireland. 

The SDGs are a compass to which companies can measure and align their strategies to, and in doing so the business case for the SDGs is at the core of transformative practices today.

-ENDS-

For further information please contact James Kiernan, Director of Relationship Management, on 087 671 8468 or email james.kiernan@chambers.ie

2023 Sustainable Business Impact Awards Shortlist

Communication – Large Indigenous Company

  • AIB 2022 AIB Sustainability Conference
  • An Post – An Post – Shaping Our World
  • Hostelworld Group – Staircase to Sustainability
  • KPMG – KPMG Gender Action Plan
  • Uisce Éireann – Uisce Éireann Water Stewardship Programme

Communication – Multinational Company

  • ALDI Ireland – Tackling Food Poverty: an ALDI and Barnardos approach
  • HEINEKEN Ireland – “What’s the Suss?” – HEINEKEN Ireland Sustainability Engagement programme
  • Intel Ireland – Shaping stakeholder engagement through strategic communications
  • Virgin Media Television (VMTV) and The Six O’Clock Show – The VMTV and Six O’Clock Show Sustainability and Communications Pledge

Partnership with Charity – Large Indigenous Company

  • A&L Goodbody – Depaul and A&L Goodbody LLP – ten years and counting
  • Arthur Cox – Arthur Cox and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland
  • Buck & Hound – Dublin Simon Community – The Busk
  • Kerry Group – Realigning Agriculture to Improve Nutrition (RAIN) in Niger
  • Matheson in partnership with Irish Rule of Law International – Irish Rule of Law International Matheson Commercial Law Training Programme in South Africa

Partnership with Charity – Multinational Company

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI and Barnardos partnership
  • Bank of America – Bank of America and Social Entrepreneurs Ireland: Ideas Academy
  • BNP Paribas – Helium Arts
  • Boots Ireland – Boots Ireland in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society
  • Three Ireland – Three Ireland’s Charity Partnership with Aware

Volunteering

  • Glenveagh Homes – Glenveagh Homes – ALONE Maintenance Days
  • John Sisk & Son – John Sisk & Son volunteering partnership with St Ronan’s National School Clondalkin
  • Mason Hayes & Curran LLP – Family Reunification for Unaccompanied Minors in partnership with KIND Project
  • Matheson – Legal community unites to support Ukrainians on Maynooth University campus
  • Workday – Workday’s Transition Year Work Experience Programme

Community Programme – Large Indigenous Company

  • AIB – AIB Community €1 Million Fund 2022
  • ESB – ESB Brighter Future Arts Fund
  • Esri Ireland – Esri Ireland ‘Live Green & Give Back’ Initiative
  • Glenveagh Homes – Glenveagh Homes – Building Lasting Communities
  • Irish Life – The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge
  • Stillgarden Distillery – Stillgarden Social Botanists

Community Programme – Multinational Company

  • Boots Ireland – Boots Ireland Partnership with The Hygiene Bank Ireland
  • Ecclesiastical Insurance – A Movement for Good
  • HEINEKEN Ireland – Inclusivity In Action with International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament
  • Three Ireland – Making Arranmore the most connected island in the world
  • Workday – Workday / Technological University Dublin Business App

Environment – Large Indigenous Company

  • An Post – An Post De-carbonisation strategy
  • Diageo Ireland – Guinness Malting Barley Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
  • Naomh Breandáin Credit Union – 3D Imaging Model
  • Port of Cork Company – Port of Cork Company Renesting Improvement Project
  • Press Up Hospitality – Press Up Rethink Green Project
  • Uisce Éireann – Sustainable Water Services

Environment – Multinational Company

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI’s Food Waste Strategy – ‘Low Waste to No Waste’
  • Boots Ireland – Recycle at Boots
  • Concentrix – Concentrix Sustainability League
  • Intel Ireland – Water Efficiency through Nanofiltration
  • KPMG Ireland – Action outside Energy

Workplace

  • Boots Ireland – Wellbeing at Boots and Mental Health First Aid in the workplace
  • Hostelworld Group – Creating Culture: Building an Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
  • Irish Life Group – Life Matters | Series of Policies and Programmes Supporting our People
  • Workday – Workday’s ‘Moments that Matter’: creating ‘caring’ benefits for employee lifestages

Partnership with Social Enterprise

  • Canada Life Reinsurance – Use Me Baby One More Time
  • DPD Ireland – Lough Ree Access For All ‘Resilience’ Boat Initiative
  • IRD Duhallow – IRD Duhallow Relove Paint Project
  • Irish Prison Service, Eco Mattress & Bounce Back Recycling – Purchasing wisely for social and environment good
  • Momentum Educate + Innovate – Cill Ulta, food sustainability and circular economy transforming the region
  • SERI: Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland – The Buy Social Corporate Challenge with SERI and CBRE

Sustainable Impact by a Small Business

  • Ballykilcavan Brewing Company – Decarbonisation project at Ballykilcavan Brewery
  • Bee Green Ireland – Native Irish Honey Bee Initiative
  • Birthday Press – Picker Pals
  • GORM – Intercultural Creative Agency
  • One Step Closer – Trinity College Dublin – student, staff and community sustainability engagement
  • Positive Carbon – Food Waste Reduction in Foodservice Businesses
  • The Big Idea House – The Big Idea

Sustainable Impact by a Medium Sized Business

  • Galway International Arts Festival – Introducing sustainability
  • Gardiner Family Apothecary – Gardiner Family Apothecary Launch
  • Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha LAN CTR Cill Ulta – Sustainable Community Horticulture
  • The FACTORY – Make a Positive Impact
  • UrbanVolt – Solar Made Easy 
  • Wren Urban Nest – Dublin’s first sustainable hotel

Diversity & Inclusion – Multinational Company

  • Concentrix – To improve Diversity, Inclusion and Equity throughout Concentrix
  • SSE Airtricity – Supporting colleagues through enhanced family leave policies 
  • Three Ireland – Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging in Three Ireland
  • Workday – Workday’s ‘Future Females in Tech’ initiative

Diversity & Inclusion – Large Indigenous Company

  • A&L Goodbody – Putting inclusion at the heart of our business
  • Bus Éireann – Inclusive Recruitment : A Career Built Around You
  • Cpl – Cpl’s BeProud Cafes fostering a culture of awarness and inclsuion
  • KPMG – KPMG Multicultural Week
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