Cork Chamber Named Finalist in Prestigious World Chambers Competition

Cork Chamber has been named a finalist in the World Chambers Competition, a global showcase of innovative projects led by chambers of commerce worldwide. As one of only four finalists in the ‘Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government’ category, Cork Chamber will present its project at the upcoming 14th World Chambers Congress in Melbourne this September, where winners will be announced.

Cork Chamber’s shortlisted entry, ‘Facilitating Sustainable & Competitive Growth through Local Green Deals,’ was delivered in partnership with Cork City Council and has already received EU-level recognition for its leadership in driving green transition initiatives at a local level. The project highlights the power of strong collaboration between business, government and civic partners in shaping a more sustainable and competitive future.

Finalists in this prestigious category include leading organisations the British Chambers of Commerce, Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Vienna Economic Chamber - making Cork’s selection a standout achievement on the global stage.

Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber, commented, “Being named a finalist by the International Chamber of Commerce is a powerful endorsement of the collaborative ambition we are driving in Cork. Our Local Green Deal reaffirms Cork Chamber’s commitment to impactful climate action, both through our own operations and by empowering our members with sustainability-focused initiatives. As an SDG Champion, we are proud to support Cork’s ambition to be an EU Climate Neutral and Smart City, and to showcase this leadership on the world stage.”

Representing Cork Chamber at the Congress will be Dr Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas who added, “This achievement reflects Cork Chamber’s commitment, alongside our members and Cork City Council, to driving impactful action. I am looking forward to presenting our work through the Local Green Deal partnerships to the judging panel. It showcases the key role that a chamber of commerce can have in helping shape a more sustainable and resilient future for a region, working together with our members and the local government.”

Being selected as a finalist at this global level not only honours the collaborative spirit at the heart of Cork's development but also reinforces Cork’s position as a region that consistently punches above its weight - ambitious, visionary and determined to lead on the world stage.