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SMART targets transform sustainability from a strategic intention into an operational reality

December 15, 2025   |   Business Insights

Setting clear, measurable targets can often be the difference between ambition and achievement. Analysis of over 160 Irish business action plans completed through the Sustainability Leaders Programme (SLP) reveals that organisations which adopt SMART goals, that is: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound are better positioned to translate sustainability commitments into tangible outcomes. Across these plans, four distinct categories of quantifiable action emerged — reduction […]

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Highlights from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy Sustainability Summit

December 5, 2025   |   News

The Richmond Education and Event Centre in Dublin bustled with energy on December 3rd as leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates gathered for the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy Sustainability Summit. This CPD-accredited event served as a vital forum for Irish businesses looking to navigate the complexities of the green transition and build long-term resilience in an […]

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Irish businesses are actively pursuing sustainability as a pathway to resilience, innovation, and growth

December 1, 2025   |   Business Insights

Sustainable practice and growth in business has never been more critical. In Ireland, a national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is reshaping how organisations operate, compete, and create value. As the regulatory landscape evolves and stakeholder expectations intensify, businesses across all sectors are recognising that sustainability is not merely an obligation — it […]

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Skillnet Climate Ready Academy at the ESG & Sustainable Business Summit

November 24, 2025   |   News

The Croke Park Conference Centre became the hub for Ireland’s sustainability leaders on the 20th of November for the ESG & Sustainable Business Summit. As a key sponsor and exhibitor, the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy was on the ground to engage with the businesses, policymakers, and innovators driving the national transition toward a low-carbon economy. […]

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What are Irish businesses doing to build resilience and sustain competitiveness?

November 24, 2025   |   Business Insights

Irish businesses are taking a broad but practical approach to sustainability, with their plans showing a mix of environmental, operational, and people-focused initiatives – that will help to build resilience in the face of a changing climate. Analysis of action plans from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy’s Sustainability Leaders Programme (SLP) suggests that these actions […]

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