Green Living: Business
Sustainable changes that can reduce costs and create savings for your Business
Whether your business can DO MORE by making green changes or you’re a start-up business looking to inspire green thinking - help is available.
AIB Sustainability Changemakers Content Series
The series takes us on a journey to learn from those leading the way for sustainable businesses in Ireland. Join AIB Sustainability Conference host, Dearbhail McDonald, as she meets the Sustainability Changemakers. It’s Time to Act.
Help at hand
Finance for a green initative, government grant support, stories of success, the retail handbook and much more.
Benefits of becoming a greener business
Reduced costs
It’s becoming more expensive to run businesses through traditional and out-dated heat sources and waste disposal.
Introducing more environmentally friendly solutions could show significant reduction in costs.
Government funding
There are government supports and initiatives available to Irish businesses to help introduce practices and solutions that are environmentally friendly.
Read on to find out more about some of these supports and for direct links to their sites.
Green reputation
As we all become more conscientious consumers and employees, businesses may benefit from the popularity of a green reputation.
As businesses, we can inspire and take actions that protect our world for generations to come.
Ways to become a greener business
We all have a role to play in the fight against climate change. Read on to find out more about how your business can support and where to get help.
Green changes your business can make
Packaging overhaul - is it all needed, is there a better kinder way to distribute products? Remote working - reduce the number of commuters to lower green gas emissions. Implement green policies - procurement, waste and energy reduction. Invest in solar panels to supply own energy. Transport - invest in green transport for supply and delivery. Invest in higher rated / more energy efficient technology. Offset your carbon footprint. If you need to print a document, only use recycled or certified paper products Enterprise Ireland support
Climate Action Voucher: Two days technical advisory and support. GreenStart: Green consultant support in undertaking a green assignment. GreenPlus: Medium scale training project supported by external environmental expert.SEAI support for SMEs
SEAI Energy Academy: An e-learning platform designed specifically with small to medium business in mind. Business Briefings: To help your business stay up to date with what’s new from SEAI for small business in terms of training, advise and financial supports. Energy Management Workshop: An online workshop developed to help SMEs understand how much energy their business is spending as well as way to reduce consumptions and cut bills.Local Enterprise: green for micro
Lunch and Learn Green Webinar: Available to watch on demand and shares a case story of an Irish business that has already implemented the green initiatives. Mentoring with Green Consultant: Two days to include recommendations that are specific to your business.Sector specific help to grow a greener business
We’re backing farmers to DO MORE
Our programme of initiatives specifically designed to help you grow and develop your business in a sustainable manner.
Improve on-farm sustainability
Signpost Programme: A multi-annual campaign to lead and support the transition of Irish farming towards more sustainable methods. Find more on Teagasc. Grass 10: Maximising grass growth and utilisation is key to improved on-farm efficiencies. AIB are proud sponsors of the Grass 10 Programme. Find more here on Teagasc. Grass 10 Calculator: Calculate your potential net profit increase. Calculate.Sponsorship of AgTechUCD
AIB are a key sponsor of AgTechUCD - a new Ag Tech programme based at Lyons Estate, UCD involving NovaUCD and other industry partners. The initiative seeks to provide mentorship and a platform for early-stage food and agri starts-ups offering the potential to improve on farm efficiencies.
Agri matters: Summer 2023 edition
As the saying goes ‘No two years are the same’ and this certainly applies to the Agri sector. In this edition of Agri Matters, Donal Whelton reflects on the year to date for each sector and how each is positioned going into the second half of the year. We have our regular feature from Siobhan Kavanagh of Teagasc, who profiles the New Signpost Advisory Programme. We have included an article from Diarmuid Donnellan, Head of Sustainability for Agriculture, Food & Fisheries, who gives his perspective as a judge for the Grass10 competition.
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Investing in energy efficient solutions for your business
Investing in insulation, efficient lighting and heating systems can save you money for years to come.
One of the easiest ways to save your business money
Investing in energy efficient solutions today can reduce your energy bills and create savings for your business. In some cases, the cost of financing your project is less than the savings you will generate. We have ways to help finance your energy efficiency project. So why not keep cash in your business and finance your energy efficient project with us?More ways to go green
We Pledge To DO MORE
Over the last number of years we have been working to build a more sustainable business. We've invested in wind energy projects, launch a €10 billion climate action fund and created a green mortgage.
And yet, it's still not enough. And we will keep telling ourselves that every day. AIB alone is not the solution to climate change, but we are doing everything we can to be a part of it.
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