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Sustainability Strategies: Driving Long-Term Success through Sustainable Action
Cork Chamber has been designated an SDG Champion (2024-2025) by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, recognising our commitment to embedding the UN Sustainable Goals (SDGs) across our organisation. This event directly advances SDG 13: Climate Action by providing businesses with practical strategies to reduce carbon emissions, integrate sustainability into financial decision-making, and implement biodiversity action plans, all of which strengthen climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
- Simplify Sustainability: Learn how VSME and CSRD reporting guidelines can make sustainability manageable and actionable for your business.
- Sustainable Finance for Growth: Discover how sustainability-driven financial decisions can enhance business success and investment opportunities.
Sinéad Treanor, Sustainability Analysis Manager, ESB
With nearly two decades of experience in leadership and management roles within the energy sector, both in Ireland and the UK, Sinéad has a proven track record in strategic, plant, and project management, as well as engineering and asset development. She is part of the team driving significant changes in ESB sustainability performance and reporting. Her expertise includes developing ESB’s first hydrogen projects and having a deep understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks such as CSRD, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and TCFD.
Jim McGrath, Head of Finance, AbbVie Cork
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines and advanced therapies in key therapeutic areas, while also advancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, including science-based targets (SBTi) to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy. AbbVie has been present in Ireland since 1974 and operates across six locations, including five manufacturing plants, employing 2,900 people. The Cork site is targeting GHG Net Zero by 2030. Jim McGrath is the Head of Finance for the Cork site, with full responsibility for the finance function on-site.
Donal Quinn, Founder, ENSO
ENSO is an online platform that empowers businesses to develop impactful sustainability strategies and communicate their efforts transparently to customers and stakeholders. Founded by Donal Quinn, ENSO was born from his first-hand experience in the private sector, where he saw a significant gap between business practices and sustainability best practices.
David Madden, Corporate Development Director, Cork Nature Network
Cork Nature Network is a not-for-profit dedicated to protecting and restoring Ireland's wildlife and ecosystems. With a background in sustainability and corporate engagement, David leads efforts to secure strategic partnerships and funding to advance conservation, education, and research initiatives. Celebrating its 10th year, Cork Nature Network continues to drive impactful biodiversity action through community involvement and collaboration.
Hosted by:
Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue & Sustainability Lead, Cork Chamber
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The Sustainable Cork Programme is rooted in the Chamber's commitment to the UN SDGs and the vision for Cork and is designed to set a vision for a more sustainable and resilient Cork, empowered by a thriving business community.
Date and Time
Friday Mar 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM GMT
Location
Online
Fees/Admission
Printed courtesy of www.corkchamber.ie/ – Contact the Cork Chamber for more information.
Fitzgerald House, Co. Cork, T23 TD90 – 021 4509044 – info@corkchamber.ie