Sustainability Roadshow taking place across the Midlands

Sustainability Roadshow taking place across the Midlands with The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence

A Sustainability Roadshow from The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence is taking place across the Midlands in the coming weeks. The Roadshow will see a fantastic line-up of events held at The CUBE in Portlaoise, as well online, and in various locations across the Midlands. All of the events are free and offer something from everyone, from businesses to community groups to homeowners to assist in the sustainability journey.

The CUBE is a Midlands-based national centre of excellence focussed on facilitating economic growth, innovation and education in the Low Carbon and Renewables industry.

From their centre in Portlaoise, The CUBE works with businesses, homeowners, and community groups, offering free advice on retrofitting and energy saving measures.

The events below take place right across the region, and those interested can revisit this page as more events will be announced in the coming weeks for later in the Spring. Those interested can sign up on the links below, or contact caroline@cubecentre.ie for further information.

Future-Proof Your Business: Creating a Sustainability Action Plan Workshop

In-Person Event, The CUBE Portlaoise – Monday 3rd March 2025
10am to 1pm

Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/future-proof-your-business-creating-a-sustainability-action-plan-workshop-tickets-1219612446659

Whether you are an SME or large company, this free in-person workshop will provide you with practical steps and advice to develop a sustainability action plan for your business. This action plan will cover the critical items that leaders need to address in their organisations, and will also look at Environment, Social and Governance objectives.

Business Sustainability Roadshow – Co:Worx Edgeworthstown

In-Person Event, CO:WORX Edgeworthstown – Tuesday 4th March 2025
10am to 1pm

Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/business-sustainability-roadshow-coworx-edgeworthstown-tickets-1223263727739

Future-proof your business! Learn more about how your business can avail of sustainability grants and supports at this free event. Hear from:

Local Enterprise Office Longford: Sustainability grants and supports for your business.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI): Retrofitting grants, how to cut down on energy costs, meet energy saving targets, and make significant savings.

The CUBE: Sustainability supports for your business.

This will be followed by a two hour workshop on developing a sustainability action plan for your business. Whether you are an SME or large company, this action plan will cover the critical items that leaders need to address in their organisations, and will also look at Environment, Social and Governance objectives.

Communicating your Business’ Green and Sustainability Credentials – Green Marketing Workshop

In-Person Event, The CUBE Portlaoise – Wednesday 5th March 2025
2pm to 5pm

Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/communicating-your-business-green-and-sustainability-credentials-tickets-1224977734379

Learn how to effectively communicate your business’s sustainability efforts and practices to attract more customers – If you’re interested in learning more about communicating your business’ green and sustainability credentials, then this workshop is for you!

Business Sustainability Roadshow – Offaly

In-Person Event, Tullamore Court Hotel – Thursday 20th March 2025
10am to 1pm

Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/business-sustainability-roadshow-offaly-tickets-1245033892889

Future-proof your business! Learn more about how your business can avail of sustainability grants and supports at this free event.

Hear from:

Local Enterprise Office Offaly: Sustainability grants and supports for your business.
Lisa Dooley, Creative Director The FACTORY: Hear about this Offaly business’ sustainability journey and how they have implemented sustainable initiatives.
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI): Retrofitting grants, how to cut down on energy costs, meet energy saving targets, and make significant savings.
The CUBE: Sustainability supports for your business.

There will also be networking opportunities at this event with tea/coffee.

This will be followed by a workshop on marketing your business’ green credentials.

This workshop will help you create a successful sustainability-focused marketing communications plan and brand strategy.

This program is designed for small and medium-sized businesses who want to leverage their sustainability credentials effectively.

We will focus on helping them craft authentic, effective green marketing campaigns, avoid common pitfalls like greenwashing, and integrate sustainability principles into their marketing efforts to create competitive advantage.

Green Horizon: Ecotourism & Sustainable Business Webinar

Online event – Friday 28th March 2025
10am to 12pm

Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/green-horizons-ecotourism-sustainable-business-webinar-tickets-1237719726019

Ideal for those interested in ecotourism and sustainable business, this event is for those aiming to implement sustainable practices or retrofitting in their tourism, hospitality, or food/drink manufacturing premises. The event is also suitable for those looking at developing an ecotourism or sustainable food/drink project.

Speakers

Caroline Hofman, Managing Director The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence
Laurence O’Reilly, SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities Regional Coordinator & Mentor / Energy Consultant – Learn what supports and grants are available through the SEAI to become more sustainable, reduce your carbon footprint and energy costs.
Kris and Ireen Claes, Owners of Slieve Elva B&B, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare – Learn how Kris and Ireen have developed and grown their successful B&B in The Burren, Slieve Elva and their sustainability journey and gold certification.
John Murphy (C Eng MIEI), CEO Portmagee Whiskey, Portmagee, Co. Kerry – Hear about Portmagee Whiskey’s story and sustainability journey, Origin Green membership, and implementing sustainability practices for their distillery.
Mary White, Owner of Blackstairs Eco Trails, Borris, Co. Carlow – Learn how Mary has developed her ecotourism business, Blackstairs Eco Trails, developing environmental policies, and the journey to an award-winning ecotourism business.
Regina Dunne, EU Just Transition Fund Tourism Activator Laois – Learn about the EU Just Transition Tourism Activator programme 2023 to 2026 and opportunities for sustainable and ecotourism.

This will be followed by a Q&A with the speakers.

Business Sustainability Roadshow – Westmeath

In-person event – Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) Mullingar

Friday, 4th April 2025 – 10am to 1pm (Tea/coffee from 9.30am)

Places are limited and booking is essential to confirm your place. Register your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/westmeath-business-sustainability-roadshow-tickets-1272180569329?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl or e-mail caroline@cubecentre.ie

Future-proof your business! Learn more about how your business can avail of sustainability grants and supports at this free event. Hear from:

Local Enterprise Office Westmeath: Sustainability grants and supports for your business.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI): Retrofitting grants, how to cut down on energy costs, meet energy saving targets, and make significant savings.
Irish Manufacturing Research: Learn about IMR and opportunities for your business.
The CUBE: Sustainability supports for your business.

There will also be networking opportunities at this event with tea/coffee.

This will be followed by a workshop on sustainability for your business, and how to develop a sustainability action plan. With sustainability credentials becoming increasingly important for customers, this workshop will help to give you a competitive advantage and future-proof your business.

This event is open to all businesses.

The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence

The above are just some of the events taking place across the Midlands from The CUBE as part of their Midlands Sustainability Roadshow, further events taking place throughout the Spring across the Midlands will be added to the schedule. For further information on The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence and the stay up-to-date, visit cubecentre.ie or contact Caroline Hofman caroline@cubecentre.ie