Practical Sustainability That Save Money 

Join the LEO, in partnership with The Clean Technology Centre and EcoMerit for a practical sustainability workshop,in Kinsale library.  Participants will leave the workshop with practical ideas, tools and funding opportunities that can be implemented immediately to reduce operating costs, improve sustainability performance and strengthen business resilience.

• Date: Tuesday 10th November 
• Venue: Kinsale Library event space
• Time:
  9:30am Registration with tea/coffee
  10:00am Event Commences 
  12:00 noon  End and networking opportunity. Light lunch refreshments will be served. This will be a good opportunity to meet the Sustainability advisors across Clean Technology Centre, LEO and EcoMerit and discuss your business 1:1 

What to Expect 

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy & Carbon Reduction

Practical ways businesses can reduce energy consumption, costs and carbon emissions. The session will look at understanding energy use, identifyinglow- and no-cost efficiency measures, improving operational practices, Solar PV and renewable energy opportunities,supported by practical examples and case studies.

Waste, Water & Circular Economy Opportunities

How businesses can reduce costs through better management of waste, water and materials. This session will consider waste prevention, segregation, water conservation, resource efficiency, reuse and circular-economy opportunities, with practical examples relevant to SMEs.

Sustainability in Practice – Local Business Case Study

A local business shares its sustainability journey, including the measures implemented, challenges encountered, investment required and the financial and environmental benefits achieved.

Customers, Supply Chains, Green Procurement & Certification

How sustainability is increasingly influencing customer expectations, procurement and supply chains. The session will consider green procurement, sustainability requirements from larger customers, demonstrating environmental performance and how environmental management and certification can strengthen business credentials and competitiveness .EcoMerit will provide insights into how their certification scheme has benefited SMEs.

Government Grants, Funding & Business Supports

A practical overview of the principal sustainability supports available to SMEs, including relevant LEO, SEAI and Enterprise Ireland programmes. The focus will be on what support is available, the types of projects that may qualify and where businesses should go for further assistance.

Sustainability in Practice – Local Business Case Study

A local business will share its sustainability journey, including the measures implemented, challenges encountered, investment required and the financial and environmental benefits achieved.

Questions, Discussion & Next Steps

An opportunity for businesses to discuss their own sustainability challenges with the speakers, followed by a summary of key actions businesses can take immediately and signposting to further advice, grants and sustainability supports.