Ireland country snapshot: The Emerald Isle goes green
The latest in RI’s country snapshot series
by Daniel Brooksbank | March 7th, 2019
Of all the countries in the world, Ireland is the one most associated with the colour green: it’s …
2019, A busy year ahead for Sustainable National Ireland
Welcome to our first post of 2019 – a year that promises to be a significant one for Sustainable Nation Ireland and our work in transitioning Ireland to a low-carbon economy, at the heart of Europe.
The job of unlocking …
Ireland’s Year of Sustainable Finance 2019
Year of Sustainable Finance 2019 is launched
• A €500,000 programme of more than 30 domestic and international events to showcase and develop Ireland’s growth as a global centre of excellence in sustainable finance
• Low-carbon economy critical for tackling …
Sustainable and Responsible Investment Forum (SIF) Ireland handed key role in Government’s International Financial Services Strategy 2020
Sustainable & Responsible Investment Forum (SIF) Ireland handed key role in Government’s International Financial Services Strategy 2020
SIF Ireland chairman Terence O’Rourke has welcomed news that the Government has included the advancement of responsible investment practices in its latest International …
CEO’s Reflection on 2018
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 …
