Enterprise Ireland’s Green Transition webinars and Sustainability Kickstarter online workshops help SME business leaders to understand the importance of sustainability and ESG to their business, and equip them with the practical skills to incorporate these principles into their business plans.
Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops
Workshop Outcomes
After completing this kickstarter workshop, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the critical role that sustainability and ESG play in the success and resilience of SMEs.
- Articulate a clear link between sustainability and their company’s business strategy, identifying specific opportunities for improvement.
- Understand how to measure, monitor, and report on ESG performance.
- Initiate meaningful stakeholder engagement to support sustainability initiatives.
- Develop an action plan to integrate sustainability and ESG principles into their business operations and decision-making processes.
Format
The workshops are held online and include:
- Expert Presentations: Experienced facilitators will deliver informative presentations on sustainability, ESG, and their relevance to SMEs.
- Case Studies: Real-world case studies will be examined to illustrate how other SMEs have successfully integrated sustainability and ESG into their business strategies. Antaris will leverage past and present client projects that highlight successful integration of sustainability into organisational strategy and operational processes.
- Group Discussions: Participants will engage in peer-to-peer discussions to share experiences, challenges, and ideas related to sustainability and ESG.
- Interactive Exercises: Practical exercises will be used to help participants identify opportunities and develop strategies for their businesses.
- Q&A Sessions: Dedicated question and answer sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to seek clarification and guidance.
- Resources and Tools: Participants will receive access to relevant resources, templates, and tools to support them in integrating sustainability and ESG practices into their business plan.
Training Provider
Shaping Business is a specialist Growth Marketing Agency providing strategic business growth advice with operational marketing support to ambitious businesses.
Antaris Consulting is a leading management and training, ISO and sustainability consultancy in Ireland that collaborates on an individual level with clients, providing effective solutions and support that empower them to achieve their sustainability goals.
Fees
Cost: Free
Who Should Apply
The workshops are available to senior leaders and sustainability representatives in Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Office client companies across
all sectors and stages of growth. The ideal participants should have a good understanding of their business operations and a willingness to embrace sustainable
practices. For maximum engagement and impact, two representatives from a company are encouraged to participate.
Green Transition Webinar Series
This webinar will help business leaders better understand the benefits of integrating sustainability and ESG principles into their business strategy, including improved risk management and long-term profitability and growth.
17th April – Register Now
This webinar will discuss sustainability standards, the key tools that enable companies to demonstrate the commitment, transparency, and credible business practices with regards to sustainability.
24th April – Register Now
This webinar will examine the Net Zero Guidelines, a global tool that defines a consistent approach to help organisations accelerate their transition to net zero in order to meet climate targets.
1st May – Register Now
This webinar will discuss Scope 3 emissions, how can they be measured and the benefits to organisations of measuring them.
8th May – Register Now
Green Transition Webinars – On Demand
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SME Climate hub: Helping small businesses deliver on their climate goals
Green Financing: Financing a Sustainable Transition
B Corp: Standard of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency
Sustainability Reporting and ESG
Policy, regulatory and business focus on net zero emissions by 2050
Green Skills: Skills for the green economy
Closing the circular innovation gap and accelerating the net-zero carbon circular economy
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