Greenwashing guidance takes effect as investors get ever more vigilant
New EU guidelines on sustainable investment fund names and terms come into effect in November
Not all green investment funds are created equally
Investors should carefully consider the sustainable credentials of a fund to ensure it meets their green goals
Gender pay reporting has helped to narrow the gap
The introduction of reporting has helped companies spot the gaps and start to bridge them
SME grant ‘a key building block of Ireland’s solar strategy’ but do the figures stack up?
Phase two of SRESS is designed to provide support for community and SME renewable electricity projects
Investment in workplace wellness ‘absolutely pays off’
There are a good reasons why wellbeing at work offerings are no longer tokenistic and global spend in the sector is projected to reach €85bn by 2026
Financing big projects: Make the right decisions at the outset
Debating the pros and cons of each funding option is the first step in planning a big investment project such as a wind or solar farm
Is it ever too early for a company to use equity to raise funds?
A funding partner that understands the business and is supportive to growth can deliver significant additional value
Debt: Experts offer advice about when, how and why to take it on
The reality is that debt may be an expensive form of finance and, depending on the scenario, not always be the best option
Europe is leading the recovery after global green investment wobble
What’s the best advice for environmentally and socially conscious investors who want to make a decent return?
EV purchase slump due to ‘perfect storm’ of charger and pricing problems
Electric car sales have declined by a more than a quarter in a year – what can be done to halt the slide?
EV battery life concerns remain a barrier for second-hand buyers
But electric vehicle experts say there is a lot of misinformation about batteries and how long they last
Alternative fuels have a key but limited role in energy transition
Use of sustainable biofuels remains relatively small scale and in the coming years their benefits are likely to be felt largely in heavy transport
‘Nobody knew what the circular economy was a few years ago, but really it’s just common sense’
Second-hand shopping has been rebranded as thrifting or vintage; the growing trend is to reuse, recycle and repair to extend products’ lifecycle
Amid a rising tide of cyber regulation, experts give their say
Keeping on top of new regulations can be overwhelming, but they are essential and will in time be of benefit to all companies
Ireland is increasingly vulnerable amid intensifying cyberattacks
An ever more complex and aggressive cyberthreat landscape makes dynamic, proactive corporate strategies essential