‘Green defectors’ ditch high-flying careers in business and finance
Former global investor officer argues sustainable investing is like ‘selling wheatgrass to a cancer patient’
Allianz launches ad campaign as part of Women’s Aid partnership
Employees will receive training on how to respond to domestic violence situations
What are the chances of a big breakthrough at Cop26?
UN climate talks in Glasgow aims to accelerate action towards goals of Paris Agreement
Ireland facing urgent challenges on corporate sustainability
Companies pursuing science-based carbon targets can face accusations of greenwashing
Sustainability revolution: Best practices and support
Business in the Community Ireland offers advice on driving sustainability nationwide
Little-by-little steps: how Irish business goes about change
New initiative aims to help companies align carbon-reduction efforts with Paris Agreement
Selling Ireland’s greenness
‘We need to tell our story comprehensively and with conviction, and we all have a role to play in that’
Sixty Irish companies sign up to carbon reduction targets
Low-carbon pledge taken by groups including An Post and Irish Water
Women exiting prostitution and Meals on Wheels among beneficiaries of philanthropy fund
Almost €500,000 in Covid-19 grants from Community Foundation of Ireland
Companies making progress in cutting direct greenhouse gases – report
More than 50 Irish firms have backed pledge to halve carbon footprint by 2030
Guilt is good for corporate chief executives
Businesses that embrace guilt and understand their success is inextricably linked to society’s prosperity, will ultimately win out
‘I couldn’t find a job and was wondering what I was doing wrong’
Andreea Turcanu arrived from Romania with a masters in banking and finance but it took a while to find employment that suited her skills
Call for Irish businesses to tap into migrant skills in the workplace
State will lose out if jobs can’t be filled, says Virgin Media boss Tony Hanway
43 leading firms in Ireland pledge to cut carbon emissions
Companies promise to reduce greenhouse gases significantly by 2030
Ireland’s top organic producers named
Making a meal of it, with Irish lamb, tomatoes, blue cheese and apple wine at National Organic Awards
Giving something back to society
US companies supported 7,300 community projects last year, including initiatives in the areas of education, sport, health, STEM, culture, homelessness, social justice and inclusion
Despite credit growth, cycle remains subdued, says Lane
Central Bank governor says capital buffers will be carefully monitored
Irish Funds charity initiative heads for €1m funding mark
The basis.point youth-education project is expected to reach the figure next year
High hopes: Sometimes school is not enough to help young people get a job
Twelve inner city trainees have been honoured as they ‘Leap’ to the workplace
Want to grow your business? Get women on board
The all-male management line-up is way past its sell-by date. So why is it still so prevalent, particularly at board level?
Economist Jeffrey Sachs accuses Irish Government over taxation
The UN special adviser was in Ireland to receive the UCD Ulysses medal
Community work is a win-win-win situation
As well as donating to local charities, some businesses roll up their sleeves and get directly involved
Irish business leaders call for strong COP21 agreement
Companies pledge to take action on climate change, including reducing emissions
Corporate giving: do Irish companies make the effort?
Social responsibility is good for business, so why is corporate giving so low?
Communication crucial for generation game
Age differences can be a positive if they are handled properly by management
Corrib gas cost overruns deprive State of €600m in tax
Objections to pipeline stimulated by poor management contributed to €2.4bn overrun
Gentle stirring is Sodexo boss’s recipe for success
The Limerick woman believes in taking things gently even as she pushes for equality
‘Reputational damage’ at Ulster Bank was self inflicted
RBS executive tells Dublin conference of bank’s effort to restore reputation after crash
Plan to make Ireland centre of excellence for responsible business
Plan aims to increase awareness of corporate social responsibility
Business leaders are as keen as anyone else to make Ireland work in the future
Opinion: Campaign aims to encourage people and enterprises to give 1% of their time or income to charities and non-profits
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