SustainabilityWorks

Consultancy on a mission to accelerate the shift to a sustainable future. Working with businesses, communities & the public sector. Focused on impact & action.

[EnergyCloud.org @EnergyCloud_org]

Well done to @mcgeedavid @PwCIreland & @lauraheuston1 @WeAreSustWorks & Minister @smytho on a hugely successful event with @Dave_Ohme @OhmeEV, Tanya Harrington, @Postvox, @CaoimheGiblin @ElectroRoute & Mark Christal @Entirl

[PwC Ireland @PwCIreland]

Check out some key takeaways from our report, Irish Climate Tech Opportunity 2023, launched earlier this year with @WeAreSustWorks.

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

The latest edition of SW News landed in inboxes earlier this week. In it, we share our thoughts on the climate tech opportunity, plus you’ll find our usual selection of interesting articles and news - enjoy!

Read it: https://t.co/yzqNRN6bBG
Sign up: https://t.co/uWcxs7eiAN

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Considering joining the B Corp movement and want to learn more about the growing network of B-Corps in Ireland? This article explores one Irish business’ journey to certification, the benefits and the growing network in Ireland.

Find out more: https://t.co/Cjrn4fbpiB

#Bcorp

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Every job is a climate job. That was the message shared in our latest newsletter and to hammer home this message we were energised by LinkedIn’s fantastic Global Green Skills Report highlighting the growth in the share of green talent in the workforce.

https://t.co/ec4VlLsZAG

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Despite this shortcoming the research was able to show that only about 16% of the necessary climate finance to reach net-zero is being deployed.
Read the full-report here: https://t.co/WKh4LE0HIc

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

A new report from The Rockafeller Foundation and BCG finds that the term climate finance is used loosely with varying definitions resulting in difficulties calculating finance flowing into climate areas.

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Everyone will have seen COP27 kick-off in Egypt yesterday. The SW team enjoyed reading Paul Polman’s take on the outcomes he would like to see from COP27 and how we need to build momentum to reach our own positive tipping points towards action.
https://t.co/12HUv0cmfB

#COP27

[Daniel Murray @DanielTMurray]

Spoke to @lauraheuston1 in Sunday's paper for new season of #fivedegreesofchange

Was great to get her unique perspective on the role of sustainable finance in driving the decarbonisation of business and the growth in clean energy. https://t.co/ccPbnnoz6E

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Alongside this is a round-up of SW’s involvement in Climate Finance Week Ireland 2022 and our usual Top 5 and jobs section. Grab a cuppa and enjoy!

SW News: https://t.co/6xIDYflv70

Sign-up here: https://t.co/kDI4Ejvz1q

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

The latest SW Newsletter landed in inboxes this morning – just in time for reading over the bank holiday weekend. Within this 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 edition we talk about exponential change and how every job is a climate job.

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

An insightful article from @BloombergNEF which highlights that the energy trilemma of security, affordability and sustainability are all pulling in the same direction. It is a fascinating read!

https://t.co/cOtQBJ45DT

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

A nice (and short!) video from our own @DeignanKaren about what we do!

[Guaranteed Irish @guaranteed_irl]

Karen Deignan, Co-Founder of @WeAreSustWorks Ireland, tells us about their mission to help accelerate Ireland's transition to a sustainable future.

You can find out more at https://t.co/301S40JZ9X
#sustainability #guaranteedirish #LookOutForTheG #AllTogetherBetter

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

@AmarencoGroup founder John Mullins talking about giving citizens the opportunity to invest in renewables directly through crowdfunding. @InisOffshore @VanessaOConnell Austin Coughlan Patrick Mohr #cfwi2022

[Climate Finance Week Ireland 2025 @ClimateFinWeek]

Panel discussion with those who have already started their own journey. Everyone has a role to play no matter how small the action w/Flossie Donnelly Climate Activist & Marine Environmentalist, John Mullins Executive Chairman @AmarencoGroup
@davconnolly CTO @AstatineIRL
#CFWI22

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Existing technology - ready made off the shelf- can decarbonise 2/3 of our national emissions. No need to wait for shiny new innovations- just start doing it. Well said @davconnolly #CFWI22

[Climate Finance Week Ireland 2025 @ClimateFinWeek]

Panel discussion with those who have already started their own journey. Everyone has a role to play no matter how small the action w/Flossie Donnelly Climate Activist & Marine Environmentalist, John Mullins Executive Chairman @AmarencoGroup
@davconnolly CTO @AstatineIRL
#CFWI22

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Talk about the inspiring people and amazing projects and that gives hope. If they can do it we all can. @JaneGoodallInst #CFWI22

[Climate Finance Week Ireland 2025 @ClimateFinWeek]

Dr. Jane Goodall, @JaneGoodallUK talks about the importance of Community-led conservation & #equality in the fight against #climatechange & protecting our environment. https://t.co/9bDUq4fEmG offers microcredit opportunities for women to provide sustainable businesses #CFWI22

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Dr Jane Goodall explaining that the reason we are getting things wrong for people and planet - is the disconnect between the intellect and the heart. Don’t fall into apathy and lose hope - think about what you care about and start and get people to join you- that brings hope

[AIB Business @AIBBiz]

Our Platform Panel features AIB customers and community partners who will be discussing the importance of using one’s platform for good as an inspiration for others to follow.

#backedbyAIB #CFWI22

[AIB Business @AIBBiz]

Our Platform Panel features AIB customers and community partners who will be discussing the importance of using one’s platform for good as an inspiration for others to follow.

#backedbyAIB #CFWI22

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Create the space in your company for an honest conversation about what you really want to achieve on sustainability @BulmersIreland

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Hearing from David Forde @BulmersIreland about how genuine corporate progress on sustainability (net zero in particular) is translating into lower cost of capital and is nearly a requirement for talent attraction and retention #CFWI22 #backedbyaib

[SustainabilityWorks @WeAreSustWorks]

Hearing from David Forde @BulmersIreland about how genuine corporate progress on sustainability (net zero in particular) is translating into lower cost of capital and is nearly a requirement for talent attraction and retention #CFWI22 #backedbyaib

[Climate Finance Week Ireland 2025 @ClimateFinWeek]

Our next session on the importance of using one’s platform for good with panel:
🌱@Eoincluskey Owner of Bread 41
🌱Annie Flahavan, 7th generation family member and Financial Controller @FlahavansIRL
🌱 David Forde, Group CEO, C&C @BulmersIreland
#CFWI22 #BackedbyAIB @FoodCloud