Archives: 2015

Sweet success for Temple Street as Tesco stores across Ireland raise over €100,000 for the Great Irish Bake

Over €100,000 was raised by Tesco stores across the country on Friday, 17th April in support of Temple Street’s Great Irish Bake . Tesco colleagues and customers baked, bought, ate and sold an abundance of culinary creations to help raise some much-needed dough for the children’s hospital. All 149 stores across the country took part in the national baking event,


Accenture announces new 2020 Corporate Citizenship Goals

Accenture’s 2014 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Making a Measurable Difference,” highlights Accenture’s efforts around the globe to collaborate with others to improve the way the world works and lives. It also features a series of new goals to help the organisation increase its impact. By the end of fiscal 2020, Accenture will: Equip more than 3 million people with the skills to get a job


Green Awards 2015 Congratulations to our members

On Wednesday April 8th the best of Ireland’s green sector were recognised and celebrated at the 2015 Green Awards . We would like to congratulate all the winners particularly our members. The Green Transport Award Luas winning the Green Transport Award recognises the “public-private collaboration to achieve energy savings”. This collaborative approach is provided for in the Dublin


Leave No Trace this summer

It’s coming to that time of year where many people start enjoying the outdoors again. Corporate team days and charity fundraisers based in the outdoors have become increasingly popular. However as increasing numbers of people seek the beauty and exhilaration of outdoor recreation in Ireland, our collective mark on the environment and its natural process


Chambers Ireland launches CSR & SMEs guide

Business in the Community Ireland welcomes the recent guide for SMEs launched by Chambers Ireland which highlights the benefits of engaging in Responsible Business and Sustainability and the steps to take when choosing a charity partner. The guide was developed in partnership with Dóchas and The Wheel. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “The


Sustainability for SMEs means better business – Register for our workshop

The Responsible Business for SMEs team from Business in Community Ireland will be at the Smart Business Show this month on the 22nd and 23rd of April and will host a workshop (April 23rd 12pm) on sustainability dedicated to informing SMEs on the many benefits of communicating their responsible and sustainable business practices. Book your ticket to attend the workshop for half price


4 Reasons to book your ticket to the Smart Business Show

The Responsible Business for SMEs team will be at the Smart Business Show this month on the 22nd and 23rd of April and will host a workshop (April 23rd 12pm) on sustainability dedicated to informing SMEs on the benefits of communicating their responsible and sustainable business practices. Book your ticket to attend the workshop for half price here . For €15, you will have