At the busiest times in the year, match days can be as common as three days a week for footballers, they are a huge factor of football. 

What are healthy materials? Why are they important in the built environment, and how can we make informed decisions about material specification, purchase and use for human health and sustainability? 🌿🌻

Sustainability could be considered one of football’s most difficult opponents. In a series of short articles, our Colectivo contributor Lucy will share insights related to Sustainability and Football, from leagues and clubs to the 2022 World Cup. 

What can supermarkets do to cut their emissions, reshape their social impact and scale their impact? Inspired by some tangible examples from Irish retailers SuperValu and Centra shared at the AIB Sustainability Conference "It's Time to Act", we prepared a snapshot of some key actions grocery retailers from across the world can take in their journey to impact. For some more specific stories from SuperValu and Centra, take a look at the Musgrave sustainability reports. 

The World Economic Forum has launched the Airport’s of Tomorrow Initiative and we've dug a bit deeper to provide a snapshot of what we found….

How can we address these challenges and create innovative solutions for mitigating displacement? How can we design and build spaces that are responsive, adaptive, and inclusive for displaced people and their host communities?

Climathon is a city-based ideathon led by The EIT Climate-KIC Spain. This academic year, the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs co-hosted the Climathon in Madrid in collaboration with the IE Eco Club Madrid and IE SDG Club. Its goal is to raise climate awareness, disrupt the status quo, and rethink the places we live in and the future we want as citizens. 

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation and sustainable transformation, Kitchenetta, a catering company led by Jenny Provan, embarked on the exciting Kickstarter process with Colectivo.

Read this short blog article from our ESG Policy Analyst Cole Ezeilo to get an overview of where these European funds originate and how businesses in Ireland who are clients of Local Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta can avail of subsidies to support their #GreenTransition.

Setting sustainability initiatives and impact projects is great, but understanding how your activities produce results that contribute to achieving your intended impacts is a critical first step.  Although there are several tools for impact measurement, at Colectivo, we particularly like UN's “theory of change”. Here's why!

A sustainable workspace is one that minimizes its environmental impact, maximizes its social responsibility, and optimizes its economic viability. It also fosters a green company culture that values and promotes sustainability among its employees.

Regenerative agriculture is not only a way of farming but also a way of living in harmony with nature. It has the potential to transform our food system, our climate, and our future.

For lot of organisations, the start of the year marks the beginning of preparation for Green Days, Weeks, and in some cases Months. While some may have a tried-and-tested formula of activities that engage employees, boost awareness and target behaviour change, others may be searching for inspiration

Sustainable procurement and supply chain management are key aspects for achieving circularity and a greener future. But what does it mean to procure and manage materials and suppliers in a sustainable way?

What does my company need to do to become more sustainable? How do I plan for sustainability in my startup? What resources are available to help me in the process? If you’re an early stage startup or a company that’s just beginning your sustainability journey, join us for “Sustainable Impact 101”.

Developing a theory of change aims to bring improved clarity and quality to the process of programme design and implementation using a simple, flexible methodology

The invisibility of the impact of our personal actions to mitigate climate change results in decreased motivation, and belonging towards a sustainable lifestyle. Let's fix that. 

There are a lot of sustainable considerations at the time of consuming coffee. Where it came from? Is it organic? Was it sources paying fair wages? These are the questions that get the most

Digital technologies have the potential to transform our society for the better, but they also pose significant challenges and risks. How can we ensure that everyone has access to the benefits of digital technologies while minimizing the negative impacts on the environment and human rights?

Creativity in the kitchen has always allowed the best to stand out. Bold dishes, complex and exciting flavours paired together, and dining experiences are out of the ordinary. But, what if we could channel that creativity and not only stand out gastronomically but also sustainably?