‘How to Run Business Sustainably’ - a free public engagement session will be held at South East Technological University’s (SETU) campus in Waterford on Monday, 25 March at 19:00. The event forms part of ENVIRON 2024 - the 34th Irish Environmental Researchers Colloquium.
The aim of the session is for attendees to learn about successful sustainable business practices from prominent industry sectors. These sectors include food (Danone), agriculture (Carbery Group), marine (BIM), pharmaceutical (MSD), and consumer products (Monkey Reusable Products Ltd).
Each speaker will give a 10-minute presentation on their sustainability journey, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session on current and future challenges, policies, and sustainable solutions to ensure a better environment. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Tap here to register.
‘How to Run Business Sustainably’ is a prominent event in the ENVIRON 2024 schedule, the theme of which is ‘Harbour to Harvest: Research from Soil to Sea’ – echoing most of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Ireland's longest-running environmental researcher forum
ENVIRON is the longest-running and largest forum for environmental researchers in Ireland, attracting an average of 270 delegates annually. The event offers a high-visibility platform for both young and experienced researchers to present their findings to an audience comprised of academia, government bodies and agencies, as well as industry representatives.
Dr Shiau Pin Tan, environmental science researcher at SETU and co-convenor of the colloquium, outlined that “the speakers will share insights into how their companies successfully incorporate sustainability into their business and will highlight innovative strategies and impactful initiatives that drive positive change towards a better environment.
“This event aims to inform the public and the environmental research community about the breadth of sustainable practices across the industry, inspiring a broader understanding of how businesses can contribute to a more eco-conscious and socially responsible future.”
Dr Tan wants to encourage the public to “become part of the conversation by joining us for this panel discussion and gain valuable knowledge on the practical steps companies are taking to make a difference.”
Event Timetable
19:00-20:00: Drinks reception and environmental photography exhibition entitled “Parallel Worlds” by Tasneem Khan.
20:00-21:30: Main public engagement event.