We are proud to share that Colectivo and CJK have been shortlisted for the Green Collaboration Award at the 2025 Green Awards, in association with Bord na Móna. These annual awards, established in 2008, celebrate the remarkable achievements of Irish businesses in advancing sustainability and environmental innovation. This recognition reflects the impact of our partnership with CJK and our collective efforts to drive meaningful environmental and social change.

We are thrilled to share that Colectivo and Wildlands have been shortlisted for the Green Collaboration Award at the 2025 Green Awards in association with Bord na Móna. Established in 2008, the Green Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Irish businesses committed to sustainability and environmental innovation. This recognition underscores our dedication to driving impactful sustainability projects and fostering leadership in green practices.

Earlier this quarter, we had the privilege of connecting with leaders driving transformation in the Built Environment (BE) during a dynamic workshop at Trinity Business School. 🏗🌍🍀

Co-facilitated by Colectivo | Collective Impact and Trinity, the workshop focused on uncovering innovation opportunities in the built environment, particularly addressing climate change and fostering connections with the startup ecosystem. Over the course of a few hours, we explored strategies for creating a more sustainable and resilient future for the BE sector.

We’re beyond thrilled to share that Colectivo has been named "Best New Emerging Business" at the SFA National Small Business Awards 2024, for the second year in a row! This recognition is a testament to the passion, resilience, and innovation that drives our team every day. As a company founded on the principles of sustainability, collaboration, and impact, this award represents more than just a milestone for us, it reflects the growing importance of businesses championing change in today’s world.

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. 

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the future of responsible business. The GreenStart Bootcamp by Colectivo is a transformative program designed to guide businesses through a structured journey towards impactful sustainability.

During this 10-week Bootcamp, you’ll work with experts to create a sustainability roadmap tailored to your company’s goals. Through three curated group sessions, participants gain insights on critical topics like business model mapping, stakeholder engagement, and action planning. The program also includes three personalised coaching sessions to keep your company’s unique context front and center.

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.

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.

At Colectivo, fostering sustainable practices and engaging organisations in meaningful climate action is at the heart of what we do. Continuing our yearly tradition, we’re thrilled to bring you another round of 10 Ideas for Green Week @ Work.

Last year’s ideas inspired organisations to innovate, collaborate, and act in ways that positively impacted their teams and communities. This year, we’re building on that momentum with fresh, actionable ideas to help you design Green Week activities that boost awareness, foster engagement, and drive lasting behaviour change. Let’s make 2025 an even greener year!

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. 

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….