Chambers Ireland has confirmed the shortlist for the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award.
The companies shortlisted for the overall award includes The Shannon Airport Group, Medtronic, Sisk and retail giant Tesco.
The winner of the overall award will be a company that has embedded sustainability as a core aspect of their business models and shown the highest calibre of engagement through real action in this area.
President of Chambers Ireland, Margaret Considine, said: “I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to all the shortlisted companies. The Sustainable Business Impact Awards stand as a powerful reflection of the values of companies both large and small who are embedding sustainability and social responsibility into the heart of their operations. The calibre of entries across all categories speaks volumes about the energy and ambition within our business community. It’s clear that now more than ever, sustainability is a strategic imperative embraced by companies across the country.”
Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director at BAM Ireland, added: “Partnering again this year with the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards reflects BAM’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. These awards celebrate the organisations driving positive change through sustainability and social responsibility. We are proud to support a platform that not only recognises innovation and leadership but also inspires meaningful action across industries. We look forward to recognising those who are paving the way toward a more sustainable future.”
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are at the heart of the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, which showcases best practice in sustainable business development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes across Ireland. The SDGs are a compass to which companies can measure and align their strategies to, and in doing so the business case for the SDGs is at the core of the importance of transformative practices today.
It brings to three the number of national sustainability award nominations which the Group has received in recent weeks. These nominations recognise the Group’s leadership in sustainability and its pioneering work in biodiversity and conservation.
The hat-trick of award nominations are:
Chambers Ireland 2025 – Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award.
Chambers Ireland 2025 – Environment & Biodiversity Award.
Ireland’s Climate Change Leadership Awards (ICCLA) – Biodiversity Project of the Year Award.
Welcoming today’s announcement, Sinéad Murphy, Head of Sustainability at The Shannon Airport Group said: “We are honoured to be shortlisted for three national sustainability awards. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the strength of our sustainability strategy.
We’re especially proud of the Thady’s Hill project, which showcases our innovative approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management. It’s a powerful example of what can be achieved through collaboration, and we’re thrilled that it has been recognised by both Chambers Ireland and the ICCLA. These nominations inspire us to continue driving positive environmental and social impact across our operations.”
The Chambers Ireland 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award nomination, announced today, reflects the Group’s long-standing commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations. Key initiatives include a carbon reduction strategy aligned with national climate targets, investment in renewable energy infrastructure, and the integration of circular economy principles. The Group also demonstrates strong social impact through community partnerships, education and skills development, and inclusive employment practices.
The Group’s Biodiversity Enhancement and Conservation Grazing Project at Thady’s Hill has been shortlisted in the Environment & Biodiversity category of the Chambers Ireland Awards and as Biodiversity Project of the Year at Ireland’s Climate Change Leadership Awards. This initiative, launched ahead of National Biodiversity Week 2025, is part of the Group’s five-year Biodiversity Action Plan and marks Ireland’s first conservation grazing project on airport-owned land.
In total, 60 projects have been shortlisted across twelve award categories. The Awards will take place on Wednesday, the 24th of September.
Tickets for the event are available from Chambers Ireland.
The Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run in association with the Department of Rural and Community Development who support the Social Enterprise category. One4all are the longstanding supporter of the Workplace category at the event and ESB are the new sponsors of the Communications category. Previous winners have included Arthur Cox LLP, Intel Ireland, An Post, and AIB.
Chambers Ireland is the voice of business throughout Ireland, with 36 member chambers across every major city, town and region of the island. Aligning our strategic priorities with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, our aim is to make places better to live, work and do business.