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James Stewart began trading in Lower Salthill, Galway, in 1902. The firm quickly grew into a general building business with in-house capabilities such as Joinery Works, Mechanical Engineering Works and an Architectural Stonework Division. The firm earned a well-respected reputation as a builder of houses, churches, schools and industrial buildings.

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by completing, for the first time, a comprehensive assessment of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated across its operations.

Galway’s own sustainable printing partner iSupply Ltd. has been declared the 2025 Sustainable Small Business of the Year at the Sustainable Business Awards. The awards, run by PwC and the Business Post, recognises companies who display a true commitment to environmental and social responsibility, and employ good governance to empower their staff and clients to make a positive difference.

Irish businesses are making strides towards a greener future, with sustainability now at the very heart of operations across the country. A recent EY report – the State of Sustainability 2024 – reveals that a remarkable 81 per cent of Irish companies have ramped up their focus on sustainable practices over the past year.

It’s the time of year again when many of us resolve to do better with food – for the health of ourselves, our families, and our planet. The journey our food makes from farms all over the world to get to our forks (and food bins) is associated with about one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, loss of biodiversity, and environmental pollution. From scientists to politicians, there is a growing awareness that we need to do better with food for environmental reasons, but knowing how to do better is really challenging.

Despite facing notable ‘staffing shortages and complex social and economic challenges, COPE Galway’s work supported 3,427 people in the Galway community last year, it has been revealed in its annual report.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa has taken its most impressive stride in sustainability yet by being awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold Award which recognises the business’s strong focus on reducing its environmental impact.

If you are interested in being an eco-conscious bride, there are many ways in which you can transform your wedding day into one that is more environmentally responsible.

Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union is proud to announce its latest initiative towards building a sustainable future with the hosting of a Go Green Clinic in the Irishtown office on Friday, April 19, from 11am-2pm.

Small and medium-sized businesses interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in the past year, according to the bi-annual Uisce Éireann SME Sustainability Sentiment Survey.