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.

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