In sustainability, we spend a lot of time talking about what needs to change.

We set targets.
We define strategies.
We make commitments.

And all of that matters.

But when it comes to real impact, the question we keep coming back to is a different one: how.

Our team often receives inquiries about recommended films, documentaries, and books that offer a deeper understanding of essential sustainability topics. To address this, we are launching the Colectivo Book Club this year, and invite you to follow along! We’ve put together a curated list of books that get you to think critically and creatively around things like global economics, eco-practices, ageing economies, mental health…

We’re excited to share that our new online course, Behaviour Change for Sustainability, is now live.

For a short pre-launch period, we’ve made the course free to access. This is a deliberate choice, one rooted in how we believe sustainability learning should work.

Every year, leadership teams set ambitious sustainability targets. Net-zero roadmaps. ESG commitments. Purpose statements approved at board level. And yet, many of these initiatives stall.

Not because decision-makers lack intent, resources, or intelligence, but because intentions are mistaken for execution.

This is a classic behavioural science problem known as the Intention-Action Gap.

As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about meaningful gifts; gifts that inspire growth, knowledge, and a commitment to a better future. What better way to prepare for a successful and sustainable 2026 than by investing in essential skills?

This holiday season, give the gift of expertise with Colectivo's "Sustainability in Practice" online course, available now at a special discounted rate.

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