TL;DR

• Big companies are backing away from corporate climate targets

• Employee-led Green Teams keep sustainability efforts on track

• Green Teams reduce waste, energy use, and operational costs

• Learn how to start and lead a successful sustainability team

• Real examples show measurable impact without big budgets

Introduction: When Corporate Climate Promises Disappear

If you’ve been paying attention (or even if you haven’t), you might have noticed something unsettling—some of the world’s biggest companies are quietly walking back their sustainability commitments. UBS, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, once big, bold champions of climate action are now reducing or delaying their climate targets. Oil and gas giants like Shell are slowing down renewable investments. ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing was supposed to be the future of responsible business, but now, a lot of people are starting to question it.

The message is clear: corporate climate pr...

TL;DR: Recycling Isn’t the Hero We Thought It Was

• Recycling has been marketed as the silver bullet for sustainability, but it’s often a distraction from the real issues: overproduction, corporate irresponsibility, and lack of proper infrastructure.

• Companies like Tetra Pak, Coca-Cola, and BP have used slick marketing to shift the blame onto consumers while continuing unsustainable practices.

• Tetra Paks, despite their eco-friendly image, are rarely recycled and often end up in landfill or downcycled into short-lived products.

• The solution? Focus on reducing, reusing, and holding corporations accountable—not just tossing things into the “right” bin.

• Let’s stop treating recycling as our first move and start redesigning the system from the ground up.

💡 Want to cut through the greenwashing and make real change? Our sustainability training helps individuals and businesses move beyond the myths and into action.

Recycling: The Great Green Illusion?

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TL;DR: What SMEs Need to Know About the CSRD

• The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will impact over 50,000 companies, including many SMEs indirectly via supply chain requirements.

• SMEs are not legally required to report—yet—but larger clients will expect ESG data, making reporting crucial for future-proofing your business.

• Opportunities include stronger investor appeal, cost savings, market differentiation, and resilience to regulation.

• Get started by measuring Scopes 1 & 2 emissions, training your team, and building a phased sustainability strategy.

• Top challenges include cost, data collection, and fear of greenwashing—addressed by starting simple and using verifiable metrics.

• CSRD is more than a regulation—it’s a chance to lead with transparency, align with evolving consumer values, and contribute to a more sustainable economy.

🟢 Ready to act? Our SustainAbility Reporting Course helps SMEs simplify ESG reporting and turn sustaina

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Brewing Sustainability, One Cup at a Time

Let’s talk about coffee. Not just any coffee, the kind that works towards restoring the planet while simultaneously caffeinating your mornings. Meet Watermark Coffee, a progressive Irish coffee company blending exceptional taste with environmental action. They’re the coffee experts who turn your daily brew into a sustainable action plan.

A Bean of Inspiration

The story of Watermark Coffee begins under the sea. Founder and lifelong scuba diver, David Lawlor, has spent 25 years witnessing the ocean’s decline; bleached coral reefs, shrinking biodiversity, and dwindling marine abundance. This personal connection to the natural world is what fueled a mission: to transform a coffee business into a force for environmental good.

Fast-forward eight years, and that mission has blossomed into a thriving enterprise. Watermark Coffee is now a leader in sustainability, operating with certifications like Rainforest Alliance and Guaranteed Irish. They even...

TL;DR

• 2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the 1.5°C global warming threshold

• Climate change impacts are intensifying globally: heatwaves, floods, droughts, and biodiversity loss

• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is key to climate action and resilience

• ESD empowers individuals with green skills and practical tools for change

• Businesses can drive impact by embedding sustainability training and ESG practices

• ESD supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate action, responsible consumption, and quality education

• Everyone has a role to play — from educators and students to business leaders

Introduction: A Milestone We Didn’t Particularly Want to Hit

Congratulations, Earth, you’ve done it again. Another record-breaking year! 2024 has claimed the title of the hottest year on record, tipping over the critical 1.5°C global temperature threshold. While this may sound like the Earth’s equivalent of a fe...

Sustainable development is key to the continued survival of humans and the planet as we know it. Without sustainability, there will be no future generations to meet nor teach.

Educators all over the world hold the enormous responsibility to educate our future world leaders, business owners and civil society.

If all educators begin to transfer sustainability awareness and teach green skills, we can inspire collective action on a much larger scale, forming tomorrow’s leaders to ensure we can achieve sustainable development

What are Sustainable Teaching Practices?

In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with huge amounts of information at a pace never seen before. This requires constant development, adaptation, and analysis of the world around us and our place within it.

Sustainable practices enhance the quality of life for all, addressing issues like health, education, and equal opportunity. Pollution and poor water &air quality are all threats to human health.

“Global citize...

TL;DR

• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) equips learners with knowledge, skills, and values to address climate and social challenges

• ESD is essential for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 4 (Quality Education)

• Despite its importance, ESD is not yet mainstream — UNESCO urges full integration into national curricula by 2030

• The “Just Transition” highlights the need for reskilling as we shift to a green economy — education plays a critical role

• Teachers are central to embedding ESD in schools, universities, and communities through “greening” efforts

• The SustainABILITY Educators Academy empowers educators to confidently deliver green skills across all subjects and education levels

• Action-based, curriculum-aligned training helps institutions meet global sustainability goals and inspire the next generation

Who wouldn't want to live in a world where poverty has been eradicated, the planet and all its species...

When you think about Christmas, what comes to mind? Cosy gatherings, heaps of delicious food, sparkly decorations... and, unfortunately, a mountain of waste. From gift wraps that get tossed within seconds to decorations we barely reuse, the festive season can be one of the most wasteful times of the year. But what if we could bring the spirit of sustainability to our Christmas cheer by embracing the circular economy?

Let’s unwrap what a “circular Christmas” looks like, how to bring these sustainable principles into your daily life, and most importantly, how to apply them to have the most eco-friendly festive season yet. This blog covers everything from understanding the circular economy to tips for an eco-friendly Christmas makeover! So, grab your mug of mulled wine and let’s give “decking the halls” a whole new, sustainable meaning.

What Exactly is the Circular Economy?

Before diving into a circular Christmas, let’s understand what the circular economy really is. At its core, the c...

What Exactly is Embodied Carbon and Why Should You Care?

Embodied carbon is the sneaky villain hiding in your hotel’s interior design, lurking in the walls, the furniture, the flooring, and even those beautiful new bathtubs you’ve just installed. Unlike operational carbon, which comes from the energy your business consumes daily, embodied carbon is the carbon footprint associated with everything used to build or renovate a property.

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From the extraction of raw materials to the manufacturing, transportation, and disposal of materials, embodied carbon is with you from the start of construction all the way through to demolition.

In hospitality, this is especially important because hotels, resorts, and even restaurants undergo frequent renovations. This constant turnover of furniture, fixtures, and décor contributes to substantial embodied carbon emissions. When you ...

As the festive season approaches, it’s time to pack our bags, map our routes, and get excited about those well-deserved escapes.

It is also a great opportunity to be mindful of our environmental impact. So, before we jet off, let’s add a sprinkle of eco-consciousness to our travel plans! Travel, especially during peak seasons, can come with a heavy carbon footprint.

Here’s how to keep it light on the planet and just as joyful. From transportation choices to thoughtful souvenirs, this is your guide to making every trip a little greener! With tailored sustainability tips on five different popular holiday travels, we are here to help you reduce your environmental impact, no matter where you’re headed.

1. Visiting Relatives: Greener Ways to Get Home for festivities

Traveling to spend time with family is a cherished tradition for many. But this type of travel, often involving long car rides or flights, can contribute to significant carbon emissions. Here are some eco-friendly travel tip...