It would be no overstatement to say that 2018 was a breakthrough year for the green and sustainable finance agenda – an agenda that in 2019 would seem to have an unstoppable momentum.
Underpinned by Europe’s new Action Plan for …
Sustainable Nation’s Inaugural ‘Climate Week Ireland 2018’ – A ‘Landmark’ Event
Ireland’s inaugural Climate Week was a fantastic success and will be repeated next year with even more events, key partnerships, sponsorships and moments that matter.
Climate Week 2018, which took place from November 5 – 9, bundled together a terrific …
Minister Bruton launches UN Environment FC4S Europe in Dublin
Dublin Castle was the venue last month as new Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton formally announced Dublin was to host the European node of the new UN Environment Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S) network.
Backed by a …
Responsible Investment is on the Rise
November was a very impactful month for the responsible investment agenda which made huge strides with the launch of Ireland’s first ever Responsible Investment Report.
Commissioned by Sustainable & Responsible Investment Forum (SIF) Ireland and supported by Irish Life and …
Year of Sustainable Business 2018 – A look back
Ireland’s highly successful and first-ever Year of Sustainable Business (YOSB18) is drawing to a close after an incredible 60+ events, workshops and other initiatives taking place this year.
YOSB18 was launched to raise awareness of responsible and sustainable investment and …
Ireland’s First Responsible Investment State of Play Report
Commissioned by SIF Ireland and supported by Irish Life and Sustainability Skillnet – Ireland’s first Responsible Investment State of Play Report was launched on the opening day of Climate Week Ireland November 5th by Stephen Nolan, CEO of Sustainable Nation …
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Irish Environment Minister Says Country Needs to Create ‘New Class of Green Asset’
The Irish government needs to be at the forefront of climate change finance and use its expertise in asset management to help create “a new class” of green asset, says the country’s new Environment Minister Richard Bruton.The veteran politician took …
Irish Managers Embrace SRI Funds
A growing number of Irish asset managers are investing in sustainability-themed funds, according to an industry survey.
The ‘Responsible Investment: State of Play report 2018’, commissioned by the Sustainable & Responsible Investment Forum (SIF) Ireland, surveyed Ireland-domiciled asset managers with …
€1,000 offered per hectare of native woodland under new scheme
A new Woodland Environmental Fund (WEF) to boost the creation of more native trees has been announced. The fund will financially reward land owners who plant native trees, such as oak, alder and birch.
Under the new initiative the …
