Facilitation and Reporting Services to the National Stakeholder Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals
The Context Having played an important role in developing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ireland is committed to their implementation under Agenda 2030. Each Government Department has a role in implementing the Goals, together with state agencies and Local Authorities, as part of a whole-of-government endeavour. The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) […]
New legislation aims to reduce injury claims and insurance costs – here is what it means
There has been some welcome good news for businesses and community groups as new legislation amending occupiers liability has been passed into law as part of the Government Action Plan for Insurance Reform. The law aims to rebalance the duty of care between occupiers such as businesses, community groups, sports clubs, recreational users, event organisers, […]
Workshop Design, Facilitation and Reporting Services for the National Sustainable Mobility Stakeholder Forum
The Context The Department of Transport (DoT) has responsibility for the National Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP), which sets out a strategic framework to 2030 for active travel and public transport to support Ireland’s overall requirement to achieve a 51% reduction in carbon emissions by the end of this decade. The SMP aims to improve the […]
Why sustainability performance is key to a business success
Strong sustainability performance is fast becoming a business’s licence to operate and also acts as a clever marketing tool. Businesses who are not prioritising improving their sustainability performance will find it increasingly difficult to operate in the coming years. Consumer advocacy, attracting talent, and remaining competitive through tender processes are just some of the challenges […]
Calling time on timewashing
Got big sustainability goals for the future? Great. The next big question is what are you doing today, across every area of your business to ensure that you get there? Without a clearly defined answer to this question, you could be guilty of timewashing. Timewashing is the practice of businesses setting ambitious long-term sustainability targets […]
Antaris attends the HSR Conference
Antaris attended the HSR Conference which took place on the 4th of May in UCD, Dublin. This 1-day conference explored how companies can meet their ESG and sustainability goals and meet the demanding regulatory and standards requirements. At the event Gerard Higgins, CEO of Antaris, led a panel discussion on the implications of ESG (environmental, […]
Understanding Sustainability and ESG
The terms ESG and Sustainability are often used interchangeably, but there are key differences. Check out our diagram below to understand some of the core differences and to make sure you are using the terms correct in your sustainability communications. With an increase in awareness about business impacts on society and the environment, as […]
EMAS, ESG and the European Union customer
Antaris is currently working with a number of organisations which we have assisted in registration to the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). EMAS was developed by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance. EMAS is seen to align with the Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) principles […]
Navigating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reporting requirements
The corporate sustainability and responsibility world has gained significant attention in recent years, with increasing demands for transparency and accountability. In this context, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a major milestone in promoting sustainability practices within organisations. This blog aims to provide an overview of the CSRD reporting requirements specifically for […]
What is Greenblushing?
Greenblushing is when a business or organisation opts not to communicate its positive sustainability practices out of fear of falling short or being scrutinised. Most businesses today are working towards bettering their impact when it comes to sustainability. Although it can be a vast and overwhelming territory, the majority want to do the right thing. […]
