The Irish Government has officially approved 13 new Sectoral Adaptation Plans (SAPs), a critical step in protecting our economy, society, and ecosystems from the growing risks of climate change.

These adaptation plans provide strategic direction across key sectors, with actions designed to manage increasing threats such as flooding, extreme weather events, supply chain disruption, and infrastructure failure.

Reflecting on our time at Web Summit 2025, we’ve gathered the lessons that stood out the most, insights that left a lasting impression and are worth sharing.

In this blog, we reflect on our time at the Web Summit 2025 by exploring two key questions: ‘What was the single most valuable insight or idea we gained from the event?’ and ‘Which moment from the sessions will stick with us, and why?’

In this week’s Behavioural Design for a Sustainable Future feature, we spotlight Christina Abouhamad, a strategic communications leader from Lebanon and a recent graduate of the Master in Customer Experience and Innovation at IE Business School.

In this week’s Behavioural Design for a Sustainable Future feature, we spotlight Catalina Gómez, whose project tackles one of the most stubborn challenges in sustainability: the intention action gap.

In the digital world, design decisions can influence behaviour in powerful and often invisible ways. This week in our Behavioural Design for a Sustainable Future student series, we’re featuring Valentina Orellana Lasso, a product designer and current Master’s student in Customer Experience and Innovation at IE University.

How can we make our cities more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive? How can we design and transform our urban spaces to cater to the needs of our people and the planet? What are the best practices and innovations that are happening around the world and how can we learn from them?

As organisations continue to embrace sustainability, Green Week @ Work has become an essential event for driving change and inspiring employees to take action. In 2024, we kicked off this initiative with a collection of creative and impactful ideas. Now, continuing our tradition into 2025, we’re excited to share the first five of ten innovative activities to engage your team during Green Week. Whether you’re looking to educate, empower, or inspire your colleagues, these activities will help you create a lasting impact on your workplace’s sustainability journey.

For a lot of organisations, the start of the year marks the beginning of preparation for Green Days, Weeks, and in some cases Months. This can be a great way to engage employees and transform culture, as well as helping your organisation to reach its social and environmental goals. 

The European Accessibility Act, initially woven into EU Law in 2019 and progressively embraced by member states since 2022, stands as a cornerstone for fostering inclusivity and bolstering the internal market. Rooted in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this act endeavors to harmonize accessibility standards for designated products and services, fostering a more inclusive landscape across Europe.

As businesses navigate digital transformation, accessibility and user-centric design are no longer optional—they are fundamental. At Colectivo, our collaboration with Progress Systems and Credit Unions has shown how thoughtful design can create inclusive, user-friendly digital banking experiences that reflect a deep commitment to social responsibility. Accessibility was a cornerstone of this project, ensuring that the needs of all users—regardless of their digital or financial literacy—were thoughtfully addressed.

As the world transitions further into the digital age, organisations face a dual challenge: adopting cutting-edge technology while remaining deeply connected to the people they serve. At Colectivo, we’re proud to support Progress Systems with a forward-thinking project that reimagines the digital experience for thousands of Credit Union members, demonstrating how accessibility and user-centred design can align with social responsibility. 

We are thrilled to announce that Laura McDermott, founder of Colectivo, has been honoured as the Under 35 Changemaker at the PMI National Project Awards. This prestigious accolade, celebrated during a glittering ceremony at PwC Ireland, recognises exceptional young leaders driving innovation and positive change in project management

As sustainability takes centre stage in global business, companies are under more pressure than ever to make a meaningful impact. Yet, many find it challenging to align their sustainability goals with global standards and create a strategy that truly works.That’s where the GreenStart Bootcamp steps in. This 10-week programme is designed for businesses ready to build a sustainability roadmap that’s actionable, measurable, and aligned with international frameworks.

As the global community continues to prioritise sustainability and environmental stewardship, the European Union has taken a significant step forward with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This regulation, initially proposed on March 30, 2022, reached a final agreement in December 2023 and will come into force on July 18, 2024. 

The ESPR is set to revolutionise how products are designed, produced, and disposed of across all EU Member States, with far-reaching implications for manufacturers, consumers, and public authorities.

Within the context of the ever-changing business environment, understanding the increasingly urgent impact of climate change on your operations is not only a matter of regulation but a crucial aspect of business strategy. The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) E1 on Climate Change provides a comprehensive framework for disclosing how your business interacts with the climate. Let's dive into the key aspects of ESRS E1 and how it can help you navigate this crucial area.

The ESRS G1 standard is essential for understanding and reporting on business conduct, focusing on ethical practices, supplier relations, and political influence.

Today, we want to shed some light on the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) S1, which focuses on a company’s own workforce. This standard is crucial for companies aiming to ensure transparency and responsibility towards their employees. 

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, adhering to sustainability standards is no longer a choice but a necessity. The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) S4 focuses on consumers and end-users, emphasizing the need for transparency and proactive engagement. This standard is pivotal for organisations aiming to understand and mitigate the material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to consumers and end-users across their value chain.

Every four years millions of people gather together to watch the World Cup. Whether you enjoy football or not, it is not difficult to see the impact that the World Cup has on people. The atmosphere is incredible. Nations come together to cheer for their countries with the hopes of bringing the golden trophy home. 

However, when you have such a popular sport, there are bound to be side effects to sustainability. Let’s take a look at the World Cup 2022 to see how the World Cup can positively and negatively affect sustainability.