Initiatives

SustainabilityWorks co-authored a report with The Housing Alliance – a group of six of the largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) in Ireland – on the topic of environmental leadership and climate action in social housing. The report was published in September 2023 and launched at an event in October where SW Director Aideen O’Hora joined an international panel of experts to discuss the leadership required to navigate the challenges to 2030 and beyond.

SustainabilityWorks’ partnered with PwC Ireland to publish ‘The Irish ClimateTech Opportunity 2023.’ The report showcases 36 of Ireland’s innovative Climate Tech entrepreneurs whose solutions will help make net zero a reality. The urgency of the climate crisis means that more must be done and at an accelerated pace so that Ireland’s Climate Tech sector can flourish and fully leverage its potential. This report is a call to action for greater investment in and coordination across the sector.

Climate R|O is a research project that explored how Irish businesses need to adapt to climate change by managing risks (R) and seizing opportunities (O).

Funded by the EPA it led to the publication of a research report and five business-friendly sector guides that help businesses do their own climate
risk and opportunity assessment.

Funded by the SEAI, this research project took an in-depth look into the challenge of financing the deep energy efficiency retrofit of Ireland’s homes. It led to the publication of a Handbook for finance providers, designed to provide a solid evidence base so that new financial products and solutions can be developed to solve the retrofit finance puzzle.

In 2022, SustainabilityWorks supported the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) on the development of a guide for their members – auctioneers and valuers– on sustainability, climate change and what it means for business. The guide highlights the climate change challenge for the property sector and provides practical advice on how businesses can develop a sustainability strategy and reduce their carbon impact.

In 2021, SustainabilityWorks partnered with Digital Business Ireland (DBI) to publish a sustainability guide for SMEs. A leading representative body for online businesses and retailers, DBI wanted to highlight the opportunities that adopting sustainable practices would present for its members. The short guide provides practical advice on how businesses can meet changing consumer demands, attract and retain employees, and appeal to investors by embracing sustainability.