Sustainability
Zero-pollution future becomes top priority in high-level policy cooperation
Public and private pollution issues will be addressed with urgency and a holistic approach under a new cooperation agreement led by the European Commission and UN Environment Programme.
December 2021
Where are the women from the COP26 climate conference?
The SHE Changes Climate activist campaign calls for 50:50 gender balance in all climate decision making, highlighting that only 16% of the COP26 UK Leadership team are women.
November 2021
âListen up, people!â â says the dinosaur to save humanity from extinction while delivering climate message
The UN's new short film features a dinosaur with global celebrities urging world leaders to take climate action.
October 2021
New action plan urges finance sector to scale nature-based investments
âTriple Crisis Action planâ was launched to call upon investors to embrace natural capital solutions at scale to address climate challenges.
October 2021
Artists joined charity auction to promote and support sustainability agenda
Artists are contributing to an auction to amplify the message of The Sustainability Summit Earth virtual event focusing on pressing environmental and social issues.
September 2021
4 ways to fund your green business idea
How to unlock funding opportunties to turn a green business idea into a reality?
September 2021
World Water Week calls for massive transformation to address pressing global water issues
âBuilding Resilience Fasterâ is the central theme of the leading annual conference on global water issues.
August 2021
How can carbon offsetting fix climate and communities at one go?
Creating 'climate smart communities' while cutting back on carbon emissions proved a viable model to tackle the climate crisis.
August 2021
Movement to unite and support beach and river clean-up projects all over the world
The Moving Water Alliance was launched to offer funding, educational materials and various supports to help non-profit projects addressing water pollution issues.
August 2021
Investors in Asia and Africa are invited to join the growing impact investing market
First Impact Investing Fellowship program for asset owners and managers in Asia and Africa was launched to offer learning and networking.
July 2021
âŹ800,000 Social Enterprise Start-up Fund is open for innovative projects in Ireland
A new support package with grants and training is available for early-stage social enterprises with a clear ambition to address a critical social issue in Ireland.
July 2021
EU Green Deal climate package set out to fundamentally change lives and businesses until 2030
Making Europe the world's first climate-neutral continent is the primary goal of the recently introduced EU Commission proposal package.
July 2021
Choosing a sustainable lifestyle becomes easier for people living in Galway
Family-run supermarket chain Joyceâs Supermarket starts a new collaboration with minimal waste store, reuzi, to bring sustainable products to their customers.
July 2021
Pioneering cosmetics brand becomes 5th highest scoring B Corp in the UK
The Beauty Kitchen brand earns top B Corp rankings thanks to improved business sustainability initiatives
July 2021
Achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 becomes a legal obligation to all member states
Newly adopted European climate law is entering into force, ensuring climate neutrality in the EU in alignment with the Paris Agreement.
July 2021
Twelve European impact focused start-ups receive awards
The Impact Shakers Awards shine a light on businesses with a positive impact on society and the environment.
July 2021
Zero Waste Berlin Festival welcomes back eco-conscious attendees in September
Citizens and entrepreneurs interested in zero waste, circular economy and sustainability will get the chance to connect in Berlin.
June 2021
Activist Irish business challenges polluting toy industry practices
Fighting plastic pollution and the negative environmental impact of the toy industry is helping a small Irish company succeed.
May 2021
Public voting is open to select winners of the first Impact Shakers Awards
People are invited from all over Europe to vote for the most innovative impact-driven startups and scale-ups.
May 2021
New strategy for sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture
The Commission introduced new guidelines to make the EU aquaculture sector more resilient, increase competitiveness and improve climate performance within the industry.
May 2021
Irish social enterprise launched online shop for preloved kids clothes to aid local causes and reduce waste
Newly launched website sells used kidsâ fashion items in Ireland to save them from landfill and help raise funds for local charities, schools and clubs.
May 2021
Sustainability Showroom opened in Helsinki to promote zero waste and circular design product range
This new establishment aims to inspire and educate towards zero waste and showcase Finnish circular design brand product range.
April 2021
Business leaders are invited to share their opinion on sustainability
Organisational Sustainability Survey seeks to understand where organisations stand with sustainability and to detect their greatest challenges.
April 2021
Petition to end corporate greenwashing calls leaders to take action
The Europe-wide âMake 2021 Countâ campaign aims to end corporate greenwashing and boost carbon accountability.
April 2021
Food businesses need to prepare for the new EU action plan for organic farming
The European Commission has presented its Action Plan for the development of organic production until 2030.
April 2021
Social Art Award to catalyse change towards a greener future
Artists are invited to submit artworks in the theme of 'New Greening' for Social Art Award 2021.
March 2021
Carbon emission reporting becomes mandatory in Ireland for green food industry players
âPathways to Net Zeroâ program makes carbon emissions reporting mandatory for Origin Green members
March 2021
Business accelerator calls for scaling ocean-focused startups
The Sustainable Ocean Alliance is currently accepting applications for scaling ocean-focused startups.
March 2021
Irish entrepreneur disrupting the market with a simple circular idea
A small business seamlessly translating the circular economy model into a gap-filling solution.
February 2021
Social Innovation Tournament offers âŹ75 000 prize money for the best projects
Social Innovation Tournament recognises and supports the best European social entrepreneurs.
February 2021
A Circular Economy could prevent climate breakdown but needs speeding up
The Circularity Gap Report 2021 offers not only a sober warning of the danger of climate inaction but a clear map forward
January 2021
Green pandemic recovery requires better finance of adaptation plans
The Adaptation Gap Report urges all nations to pursue the efforts for green pandemic recovery
January 2021
First Climate Entrepreneurship postgraduate course in Ireland is launched
An opportunity for innovators to upskill, reskill, or pivot ideas to tackle climate change and gain market advantage
January 2021
Young trailblazer innovators awarded for bold sustainability ideas by UNEP
The Young Champions of the Earth prize is awarded to innovators with bold ideas for sustainable environmental change
December 2020
Opportunities in creating a new business as usual
How best can we use the power of innovation and collaboration to create a better economy?
December 2020