Dundalk, 12 February, 2025 – The highly anticipated ESG & Sustainability in Business event, hosted by Dundalk Chamber of Commerce at The Fairways Hotel on Wednesday, 12 February, proved to be a resounding success.
With an impressive turnout of over 100 attendees, the event sparked valuable conversations, facilitated important networking opportunities, and fostered collaboration among business leaders and ESG industry experts.
The event, sponsored by UHY FDW and AIB, featured a dynamic panel of discussions and thought-provoking keynote addresses focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and their critical role in shaping a sustainable future.
Attendees gained insight into essential topics such as corporate sustainability and ESG strategies, standards that can be used to support ESG reporting, and the latest reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
"It was incredible to see such a passionate and engaged group of professionals gathered here today to discuss sustainability in business," said Martina Gribben, Audit Director and Head of ESG and Sustainability at UHY FDW. "With 100 attendees from a wide range of industries, the event underscored the growing importance of ESG practices and how we can collectively work toward a more sustainable future."
The event included keynote presentations from experts in the field, including representatives from AIB, UHY FDW, NSAI, ENSO, and Pulse Market.
In addition, panel discussions, lead by MC Michael Bellew, Director at UHY FDW, with leaders from Wuxi Biologics, Enerview Solutions, Eco Energy Improvements and UHY Hacker & Young provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities businesses face as they implement sustainable practices.
At the ESG event, speakers highlighted that while smaller businesses may not be directly impacted by the CSRD, they could still face indirect effects as part of a larger company’s supply chain. Many organisations required to report under CSRD will be seeking suppliers that can provide the necessary ESG data to meet their compliance obligations.
This aspect, discussed during the event, highlighted that smaller businesses should begin preparing by understanding their environmental and social impacts, tracking relevant metrics, and aligning with sustainability standards. Proactively addressing these requirements will not only strengthen business relationships but also create new opportunities in an increasingly ESG-driven market.
Following this impactful event, businesses should now focus on taking the next steps in their ESG journey. This includes assessing supply chain emissions, enhancing social responsibility initiatives, and strengthening governance frameworks.
UHY FDW remains committed to supporting businesses in navigating these complexities and implementing effective ESG strategies.
For more information on ESG value chain reporting and how your business can take meaningful action, contact Martina Gribben at martinagribben@uhyfdw.ie.