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Sustainability is at the forefront of consumers’ minds with 93 percent of those recently surveyed saying they have made changes to be more sustainable, these include recycling (92%), and shopping locally (72%). That is according to a Carzone survey.

Galway businesses have been urged to begin preparing for new EU corporate sustainability reporting responsibilities which are due to come into effect from January 2024, according to leading corporate governance expert, Dr Diarmuid Torney.

Tuam based stocktaking solution DigiTally has achieved Business All-Star Accreditation with the All-Ireland Business Foundation for the third consecutive year.

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands. Visitors to Islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some, it has also added extra pressures on the islands resources.

A new initiative designed to unite local social enterprise networks with the aim of sharing business support thoughts has been established.

The climate agenda will lead to a two-tier property market, with those who imbed sustainable practices achieving higher values and those who don’t suffering a ‘brown discount’, IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers has said.

The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in the western region covering Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in the western region covering Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

Galway based social entrepreneurs Brandon Blacoe from Salthill and Eibhlin O’Riordan from Knocknacarra, co-founders of ByoWave received the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Impact Award at an event in Dublin last week.

Ibec, representing Irish business, has stated that in the face of pressing inflationary challenges, there must be greater focus by Government on enhancing quality-of-life and addressing sustainability issues if the West is to develop as an area of national and international significance and stimulate long-term economic growth.