Mid-West Sustainability Network leads green action with Shannon Chamber

The Mid-West Sustainability Network, under the guidance of Shannon Chamber, has announced the return of Sustainability Week, a dynamic series of in-person and online events taking place until September 25.

Now in its third year, the event is set to bring together business leaders, sustainability experts and innovators for four days of learning, inspiration and actionable insight across the core pillars of waste, water, energy and biodiversity.

The week kicked off on Monday, September 22, at Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence in Shannon.

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Opening remarks were delivered by Tom O’Carroll (Zimmer Biomet), David Keating (Ei Electronics) and Sinéad Murphy (The Shannon Airport Group), followed by a practical session with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and a cost-saving case study from Shannon Springs Hotel.

A session on business decarbonisation led by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) then took place, alongside a cost-saving case study presented by Shannon Springs Hotel.

The afternoon featured an online seminar from ESB Smart Energy Services, focusing on heat, transport and the journey to net zero.

Over the following days, 24 companies from across Ireland will share case studies and insights into how they are embedding sustainability into core business operations.

The week will culminate in a full-day conference on Thursday, September 25, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick, where senior business leaders will present on the structures and strategies driving meaningful change within their organisations.

Participating companies include Britvic Ireland, Reagecon, Dexcom, ESB, ABC Nutritionals, Aerogen Ltd., AiP Thermoform Packaging, Cook Medical, and Astellas Ireland (Kerry).

Adding to the closing session will be sports psychologist Gary Keegan, fresh from his involvement with the British & Irish Lions.

He will deliver a keynote on leadership, team dynamics, and sustained performance, drawing parallels between elite sports and high-performing, sustainable organisations.

Commenting on the announcement, Helen Downes, CEO of Shannon Chamber, said, “Since its inception in 2023, the Mid-West Sustainability Network has provided a collaborative forum for businesses to explore environmental goals, with Sustainability Week acting as the highlight event for collective learning and advancement,

All events are open to the public, with many free to attend. Full details are available on the Shannon Chamber website.