Today’s business leaders are navigating a world shaped by frequent weather extremes, rising energy costs, supply chain disruption, rapid advances in AI, changing customer expectations and growing pressure to remain competitive. Success will depend not simply on responding to these challenges, but on building the capability to anticipate them, adapt and seize new opportunities. The […]
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As Ireland has set national climate targets, the green transition is often framed in terms of policy, investment, and technological innovation. However, an equally critical—and often less visible—dimension underpins this transformation: workforce capability. The green transition is, fundamentally, a skills transition. Across global and European labour markets, demand for green and sustainability-related skills continues to […]
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Research from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy has found that as organisations advance their sustainability ambitions, it is increasingly clear that developing individual green skills alone is insufficient to deliver meaningful impact. While skills are a critical foundation, they must be supported by broader organisational systems that enable their effective application. This highlights a key insight emerging from both research and practice: sustainable […]
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Climate change is no longer simply an environmental or reputational issue for Irish business; it is a growing financial risk with direct implications for profitability, insurance, investment, and long-term competitiveness. Evidence shows that climate-related disruption is already leading to cost increases across sectors through damaged property, interrupted operations, supply-chain delays, and reduced productivity. These risks are now significant enough to affect commercial […]
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As the global transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates, the demand for green and sustainability-related skills continues to grow across sectors and regions. This shift is being driven by a combination of regulatory developments, technological change, market expectations, and evolving organisational priorities. Understanding these trends is critical for policymakers, education providers, and businesses seeking to […]
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