FOCUS ON RETAIL - Retail / Hospitality Sustainability and how to access the Energy Efficiency Grant

Understanding today’s Sustainability Challenge, and How to take action in your Retail & Hospitality business to combat today’s sustainability challenges

Specifically we’ll look at:

• What is Retail sustainability, a Circular Economy Mindset, and what opportunities exist in this space
• Key retail and hospitality sustainability trends emerging in 2024
• Top tips to implement more sustainable practices in your business to reduce operating costs

This interactive seminar will be led by Sharon Yourell Lawlor, a renowned business strategist, author of LinkedIn Learning's Retail Marketing Strategy course and one of RETHINK Retail’s top 2023 and 2024 global experts.

As a leading voice in the world of retail and shopper strategy, and with over 25 years’ experience working within the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry, Sharon assists clients to better understand trends shaping the global retail landscape and supports businesses to develop strategies that  effectively enhance customer experience and guide today’s consumers and shoppers on their purchase journeys.

As a sought after thought provoker about the future of retail, Sharon has cowritten a guide on sustainability for the Irish retail sector called ‘Sustainable Irish Retail Action’ (SIRA), in partnership with Retail Excellence Ireland and Champion Green, to assist businesses in preparation for a more  sustainable retail future. She sits on the Executive Committee of Ireland’s leading grocery charity, the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund and was founding chair of the initiative – Today’s Women in Grocery (TWIG).

In addition, we’ll look at the sustainability supports from the Local Enterprise Office specific to the retail and hospitality sector, including the energy efficiency grant of up to €5,000.

Booking is required.

A link to join the seminar will be issued the day before the event.