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Low Carbon Pledge recognised in the All of Government Action Plan as key engagement tool for collective action
Business in the Community Ireland welcomes the adoption of the All of Government Action Plan on Climate Disruption as a decisive and coherent set of policies that will prepare Ireland to become a significant payer at European and international level on adapting to climate change. In particular we welcome the approach to systemic change proposed
Benchmark report shows carbon pledge companies cut greenhouse gases
Business will play a lead role in helping Ireland achieve climate action targets Dublin, Wednesday, 12th June, 2019: Almost 50 leading companies, which have signed up to halve their direct carbon footprint between now and 2030, have engaged positively with the challenge and already secured significant emissions reductions of harmful greenhouse gases. This is according
Carbon management tips on how your business can transition to a low carbon economy
By reducing your organisation’s carbon emissions you are playing your part in delivering not only a positive impact on the environment, but taking the first step to creating a more resilient business that is prepared for the climate challenges & opportunities that lie ahead. Sign-up to the Low Carbon Pledge and join businesses all over Ireland in
Work placements offer alternative recruitment channels and support inclusion
Last month KBC Bank hosted the first Inclusive Employer meeting in Cork. At the session Munster based companies described their schemes to support apprenticeships and work placements which in the majority of cases provide candidates that they can recruit and progress through the organisation. According to Louise Murray our Senior CSR Adviser, the logic stacks
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