Workforce wellbeing and biodiversity projects feature strongly in Irish business

Chambers Ireland has today (20 August 2024) published the shortlist for the 2024 Sustainable Business Impact Awards.

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.

Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director at BAM Ireland, said “We’re proud to once again sponsor the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, which aligns perfectly with our own values of building a sustainable tomorrow and leaving a positive impact on the communities where we operate. We commend all participants, especially those who have been shortlisted, for their steadfast commitment to nurturing a sustainable business environment. Recognising best practice in sustainable development and social responsibility is critical to accelerating positive change towards a greener future and it’s something we’re deeply committed to at BAM. Every day, we work closely with our clients to support them reaching their sustainability targets.”

President of Chambers Ireland, Fiona Candon, said “The businesses shortlisted today have shown leadership in delivering projects that engage their workforce on biodiversity and environmental projects. As well as making a positive difference in their community these projects contribute to the wellbeing of their workforce. We are delighted to be able to showcase the role that business plays in engaging on the important issues of environment, inclusion, community engagement and wellbeing.”

In total, 71 projects have been shortlisted across fourteen award categories. The Awards will take place on Wednesday, 25th September. 

2024 Sustainable Business Impact Awards Shortlist

Communication

  • AIB – 2023 AIB Sustainability Conference
  • ALDI Ireland and Barnardos Ireland – Food Insecurity in Ireland: An ALDI and Barnardos Ireland approach
  • Boots Ireland – Boots goes Yellow
  • KPMG – KPMG Women in Sport
  • Mason Hayes & Curran – MHC Internship Programme Campaign ‘Sustaining Your Future’
  • Trigon Hotels – Trigon Hotels Sustainable Food Charter Communication – Multinational Company

Partnership with Charity – LIC

  • Applegreen – Applegreen & Barretstown Partnership
  • Arthur Cox LLP – Providing critical legal support to displaced Ukrainian people
  • Bord Gais Energy – Focus Ireland Advice and Information Helpline
  • eir – eir and Special Olympics Ireland – The eir Challenge
  • Glenveagh Homes – Glenveagh Homes & The Jack & Jill Foundation
  • KPMG – KPMG & Children’s Books Ireland, Books for Birdies
  • Matheson LLP in partnership with Irish Rule of Law International – Commercial Law Training Programme in South Africa
  • Pale Blue Dot Recruitment – HopeHarbor: Pale Blue Dot Recruitment & Cope Galway Partnership
  • Scope Eyecare and Healthcare – Charity of Choice Programme: Scope and Vision Ireland

Partnership with Charity – MNC

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI and Barnardos partnership
  • Bank of America (BofA) – BofA & Rethink Ireland: Mna na hEireann, Women of Ireland Fund
  • Boots Ireland – Boots in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society
  • Ecclesiastical Insurance – Ecclesiastical Insurance in partnership with Depaul
  • Three Ireland – Three Ireland’s Charity Partnership with Aware

Volunteering & Pro Bono Services

  • A&L Goodbody LLP – Legal education and information for international protection applicants
  • Arthur Cox LLP – Supporting Human Rights with the Arthur Cox Pro Bono Secondment Programme
  • Future Planet – Future Planet – Cork International Film Festival’s Sustainability Partner
  • Gas Networks Ireland – Gas Networks Ireland Volunteer Initiatives
  • KPMG – Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.
  • Merck – Curiosity Cube Inspires Over 700 Students in Cork Community
  • Scope Eyecare and Healthcare – #VolunteeringatScope – A GLOBAL Volunteering Drive

Community Programme – LIC

  • A&L Goodbody – A&L Goodbody’s social mobility strategy in the North East Inner City (NEIC)
  • Arthur Cox LLP – Arthur Cox Legal Education Programme
  • Bord na Mona Recycling – Bord na Mona Recycling Upcycling Competition
  • Smarttech247 – Women in Cybersecurity Academy
  • Turas Nua – Turas Nua’s Training for Life and Work in Ireland Programme
  • Uniphar MedTech – Local Competitive Advantage, Building Sustainable Communities

Community – Community Programme – MNC

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI Community Grants Programme
  • Amgen – The Amgen Biotech Experience at University College Dublin
  • Boots Ireland – Boots Ireland partnership with Hygiene Hub

Environment & Biodiversity – LIC

  • ABP Ireland – ABP Research & Demonstration Farm
  • An Post – An Post Actions for Enhancing Biodiversity
  • Gas Networks Ireland – Biodiversity Action Plan
  • Smarttech247 – CSR247 Platform
  • Uisce Eireann – Delivering Sustainable Water Services

Environment & Biodiversity – MNC

  • ALDI Ireland – Tackling food waste to be ‘Better Everyday’
  • Astellas Kerry Plant – “Changing Tomorrow” – Our Journey to Sustainability
  • Boots Ireland -The Recycle at Boots Scheme
  • Intel Ireland – Implementing extensive heat recovery in Ireland’s largest building project
  • Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Little Island – WeSustain Little Island

Health & Wellbeing

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI Health and Wellness
  • Esri Ireland – ‘Make it Count’ 2021-2025 business strategy
  • PepsiCo Ireland – PepsiCo’s HowAREyouDoing? Mental Health & Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Three Ireland – Supporting mental wellbeing at Three Ireland

Partnership with a Social Enterprise

  • ALDI Ireland – ALDI Ireland’s partnership with Too Good To Go (TGTG)
  • John Paul Construction – Refurbishment of Inner City Enterprises’ new Enterprise Hub in Dublin
  • McCann FitzGerald LLP – The Shona Project & McCann Fitzgerald

Sustainable Impact by a Small Business (9 or less employees)

  • Bee Green Ireland – Pollinator Preservation Project
  • Bionua – Bionua’s Sustainable Solutions for a Global Difference
  • ConsortiaCo – Impact Trading Hub
  • Future Planet – Inspiring Sustainable Impact
  • Kerry Aqua Terra – Sustainable Tourism Pioneer: Aqua Terra Redefining Tourism Standards
  • The Positive Ability Network – Trash to treasure project Waterford

Sustainable Impact by Medium Business (10 or more employees)

  • Autofulfil Carbon neutral fulfilment – Autofulfil goes green
  • Copper Coast Renewables – Monroe Solar Farm Project
  • Stillgarden Distillery – Social Botanist Project
  • Easydry, Certified B Corp pioneering the world’s first disposable towel – Easydry’s 100% Compostable Biodegradable Towels
  • Susan Collins Home of Hair – Home of Hair B Corp certificate Journey
  • Turn2Me – Mental Health Support

Diversity, Equity& Inclusion – LIC

  • Bank of Ireland – Neuroinclusion Strategy
  • KPMG – Connect@KPMG
  • Smarttech247 – S247 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programme
  • William Fry LLP – Speak Up Programme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – MNC

  • Boots Ireland – You Belong at Boots
  • PepsiCo Ireland – PepsiCo’s Ally to Advocate Initiative
  • Three Ireland – Inclusion and Belonging at Three Ireland

ENDS

More Information

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

About Chambers Ireland

Chambers Ireland is the voice of business throughout Ireland, with 37 member chambers across every major city, town and region of the island. Aligning our strategic priorities with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, our aim is to make places better to live, work and do business.

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