Many businesses are struggling to meet growing demands for ESG data from supply chains, procurement teams, investors, and regulators. With sustainability reporting now a critical factor in winning contracts and staying competitive, we were pleased to launch our Sustainability Showcase on July 1st.
This member-exclusive online event brought together sustainability leaders and decision-makers from organizations including Ballymaloe Foods, Expleo, Hanley Energy, OROKO Travel, and Cork County Council. They joined nine innovative Irish technology companies who showcased solutions designed to help organizations meet their sustainability, ESG, and net-zero ambitions.
The event featured short, high-impact solution pitches, enabling decision-makers to quickly understand the technologies and services available to support ESG reporting and operational sustainability goals.
Key Takeaways
This session didn’t just showcase forward-thinking and environmentally conscious solutions; it also highlighted the top recurring challenges in sustainability today:
🟢 Data Fragmentation and Accessibility: Almost every speaker highlighted that while data exists, it is often trapped in disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or silos.
🟢 The Burden of Manual Processes: Participants repeatedly mentioned that current methods are too slow, manual, and drain valuable resources.
🟢 Regulatory Complexity: The pressure to comply with evolving legislation (like CSRD) without clear guidance was a major theme.
🟢 The “Reporting vs. Action” Gap: Several speakers argued that companies focus too much on the output (the report) rather than the operational changes needed to improve performance.
🟢 Skills Gaps: There is a recurring lack of dedicated sustainability expertise, particularly in smaller organizations.
🟢 Supply Chain Engagement (Scope 3): Collecting accurate data from suppliers, especially SMEs, was identified as a specific bottleneck.
Looking Ahead This is just the beginning. We are dedicated to proactively supporting and accelerating Ireland’s digital transformation in sustainability. With more exciting opportunities on the horizon in the coming months, stay tuned!
