Ireland’s sustainability movement is shifting from ambition to execution. The stories in this edition reveal how different sectors are turning environmental goals into tangible progress. Each reflects the accelerating pace of the green economy defined by innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Tesco Ireland wins Green Retailer Award at Green Awards 2025 demonstrates that sustainability can drive both efficiency and consumer trust in the retail sector. Tesco’s model of integrating renewable energy and waste reduction across its operations shows how environmental responsibility is now central to competitive advantage.

Meanwhile, Ireland drives circular bioeconomy with BioDirect 2.0 collaboration highlights the country’s commitment to cross-sector innovation. The initiative brings academia, government, and industry together to expand circular solutions in agriculture, textiles, and construction, turning research into regional resilience.

At the industrial level, CarbonFree expands low-carbon mineral supply through Univar partnership underscores how global supply chains are evolving. By scaling carbon-neutral calcium carbonate production, the companies illustrate how material innovation can reduce dependence on mined resources and advance the low-carbon transition.

Collectively, these stories reflect a decisive phase in sustainable transformation, where ambition meets scale. Explore the full coverage to see how business is leading this change.