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Help at hand

We are here to help by giving businesses practical support and guidance to become more sustainable, with grants from the government, stories from your sector and finance from us if you need it.

 

 

Benefits of becoming a greener business

Benefits for your business, your people and your reputation.

Reduced costs

In return for initial up-front investment and adopting green solutions, you can save money by reducing waste, retaining employees, and cutting energy costs.

Government funding

There are government supports and initiatives available to Irish businesses to help introduce practices and solutions that are environmentally friendly solutions.

Read on to find out more about some of these supports.

Green reputation

As we all become more conscientious consumers and employees, businesses will do better with a green reputation.

As businesses, we can inspire actions that protect our world for future generations.

 

 

Supports from AIB

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

 Implement green policies/goals - procurement, waste and energy reduction. 

 Remote working - reduce the number of commuters to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

 Packaging overhaul - is it all needed, is there a better kinder way to distribute products?

 Consider solar panels to supply own energy.

 Transport – consider investment in green transport for supply and delivery.

 Consider investment in higher rated / more energy efficient technology.

 If you need to print a document, only use recycled or certified paper products.

 

SME Steps to Sustainability

Find support and guidance on how to become more sustainable in your operations through this dedicated resource for SME businesses

Steps to sustainability

    

Sector specific help to grow a greener business

Agri Sustainability Guide

This guide is designed to support our Agri customers who want to reduce their environmental impact and transition to a more sustainable operating model.

Food Manfuacturing

This guide is crafted specifically for Irish small and medium food and drink manufacturing companies who want to reduce their environmental impact and transition to a more sustainable operating model

 

Retail Guide

This guide is designed to support any retail business who want to reduce their environmental impact – and transition to a more sustainable operating model.

Office Guide

This guide is suitable for any business operating out of an office premises - who want to reduce their environmental impact and transition to a more sustainable operating model.

Nursing Home Guide

This guide is designed to help Nursing Homes take meaningful action to improve their environmental and social impact. 

Manufacturing Guide

This guide is designed to help manufacturing firms take meaningful actions which will help to improve their environmental and social impact.

 

Bars and Restaurants Guide

This guide looks at some key resource intensive areas in the bar & restaurant businesses, including, energy, waste, water and social sustainability.

 

Transport Guide

This guide talks you through key consideration for your business such as fleet efficiency measures, combustion engine and fuel alternatives and social sustainability.

Hotel & Accommodation Guide

This guide is designed to support hotel & accommodation providers take meaningful action to improve their environmental and social impact. Considering areas including energy, water and waste in addition to social sustainability

 

 

 

 

We’re with farmers

Our programme of initiatives specifically designed to help you grow and develop your business sustainably.

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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. Click here to calculate.

 

 

Agri Matters - Spring 2026 Edition

 This edition opens with an economic update from Daniel Noonan of AIB Economic Research, outlining the global backdrop and implications for farm margins. Clodagh Forbes examines breakeven milk prices in a low‑price year and practical actions dairy farmers can take to protect profitability, followed by Pat Butterly’s guidance on making smart farm investment decisions in 2026. Teagasc’s John Maher focuses on productivity gains through improved soil performance, while Donal Whelton provides his latest sector review and outlook. The issue concludes with Agri Advisor Eamonn O’Reilly profiling a young farmer who has developed a 250‑cow share‑milking enterprise.

Read the full Spring 2026 report (PDF, 14 pages, 2,020 KB).

Need finance for your farm business? Click below to find out more.

Meet our AIB agri team
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Learn from successful sustainable business pioneers

The series guides us through the experiences of the pioneers of sustainable businesses in Ireland. Join AIB Sustainability Conference host, Dearbhail McDonald, as she meets the Sustainability Changemakers. It’s Time to Act.

Country Crest

Michael Hoey, Managing Director of Country Crest shares his views of the importance of Sustainability in food production.

"Now is the time to act, for the generations that are to come."

Farm Zero C

Enda Buckley, Director of Sustainability at Carbery Group details how Farm Zero C are developing plans for Carbon Neutral Dairy Farms.

"You can’t be green if you’re in the red."

 

O'Brien Fine Foods

John O’Brien, Managing Director of O’Brien’s Fine Foods, illustrates the importance of Sustainability from sourcing to producing healthier foods.

"Sustainability isn’t a nice to have, it’s a must have."

 

EasyGo

Our whole structure is absolutely around sustainability. We live by it – Chris Kelly, CEO at EasyGo on driving the future of sustainability in Ireland.

“We’re trying to make Ireland a better place with the sustainability solution that we provide."

IPUT Real Estate Dublin

There are no silver bullets, it’s a process – Shane Caldwell, Head of Sustainability at IPUT shares his tips for businesses starting on their sustainability journey.

“We have an ambition to be the greenest property fund in Europe.”

Activ8

It’s surprising how small changes can make a big impact – Ciaran Marron, CEO and Founder at Activ8 Solar Energies reflects on their sustainability journey to date.

“By leading the journey with sustainability, the results will come.”

 

 

Adopting energy-efficient solutions for your business

In return for investment in insulation, efficient lighting, or heating systems, which will your business can save you money in the long term.

 

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Ways to save your business money

 Invest in energy-efficient solutions today to reduce energy bills and save money for your business. Sometimes, financing your project costs less than the savings it produces.

 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?

 
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Business finance options

If you need financial support for implementing these changes, we can help.

Loans up to €60,000

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More about loans up to 60k

Loans over €60,000

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More about loans over 60k

Business Sustainability Loan

See if your sustainable activity or project is eligible for a business sustainability loan.

*Please note that conditions must be met and evidence must be provided such as invoice, receipt or purchase order, prior to draw down. Click below to see the full eligibility criteria.

Business sustainability loan

Asset finance (leasing and hire purchase)

We will support you in getting the assets you need to take the next step with your business.

Find out more asset finance

Important/Regulatory Information

The above content is expressed in broad terms and is limited to general information purposes only. Readers should always seek professional advice to address issues arising in specific contexts and not seek to rely on the above information which does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by AIB.
 
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