Supply Chain Sustainability School (IE)

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at our Summit yesterday at University College Dublin! 👏 It was great to have so many School Members and Partners in one room, exploring different challenges and solutions around the theme of 'Driving Sustainability Through Partnership.' A special thank you to our MC Chris MM Gordon, and our speakers and panellists Charles M., Paul Leahy, Anthony Burrowes, Ingrid De Doncker, Seàn McCaffrey, Linda O'Sullivan, Marie Hunt and Sarah Chatfield. Attended yesterday's Summit? Please take 1 minute to share your feedback ▶ https://lnkd.in/dGf_tGXn

🚨 Modern Slavery: A Hidden Risk in Construction 🚨 With 49.6 million victims worldwide and an estimated 8,000 in Ireland, modern slavery is a reality and not a distant issue. The construction industry is one of the highest-risk sectors, with labour shortages, complex supply chains, and high demand creating conditions for exploitation. Governments are increasing scrutiny, requiring transparency and due diligence. Do you know your legal responsibilities? Can you spot the warning signs? Access our free training to protect workers and your business. Let’s build a future where exploitation has no place. Learn more: https://ow.ly/v8kw50VqfS9 #EthicalSupplyChains #HumanRights #ESG

⏳ 1 Day to Go: Developing a Sustainability Strategy! Join our free workshop and get practical, no-nonsense guidance to help your business take action. Learn why sustainability matters, how to prioritise key impacts, and the first steps to developing your own strategy. 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Online (Zoom) Don’t miss out—register now! https://ow.ly/HZom50VjIUZ

🌍📅 Developing a Sustainability Strategy: 1 Week to Go! This free workshop will help you build a sustainability strategy that fits your business. No jargon—just practical steps you can start using straight away! 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Online (Zoom) Learn why sustainability matters for you, how to prioritise key impacts, and the first steps to developing your own strategy. 🔗 Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! https://ow.ly/anA250VjhNE #BusinessGrowth #SustainableStrategy #FreeTraining

🏗️ Sustainable Materials: Reducing Your Impact 🌱 Over 100 million tonnes of materials are used in Ireland each year. From embodied carbon to responsible sourcing, the built environment has a crucial role in reducing its impact. With new legislation like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on the horizon, responsible sourcing is no longer optional—it’s essential. 📖 Explore our free resources on materials sustainability and responsible sourcing: https://ow.ly/3pKc50VhUaW #ResponsibleSourcing #BuiltEnvironment #CircularEconomy

🎉 Action Sustainability Wins 2024 Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Leadership Award for Sustainable Procurement Excellence We are thrilled to announce that ISO20400.org, our Community Interest Company (CIC), has won the prestigious 2024 SPLC Leadership Award in the ‘Public Interest Advocate’ category! This recognition celebrates our commitment to driving positive environmental, social, and economic impact through sustainable procurement practices. 🏆 Since 2017, ISO20400.org has served as a free, globally recognised resource, providing organisations of all sizes with the knowledge, tools, and resources to make real progress in sustainable procurement. A huge thank you to our global Steering Group and the entire community who have supported our mission to empower businesses worldwide in adopting sustainable practices. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/TI4C50Vh4iU We look forward to celebrating this achievement at the SPLC Leadership Awards Ceremony on 14 April! #Sustainability #SustainableProcurement #Leadership #ActionSustainability #ISO20400 #SPLC

♻️ 1 Day to Go – Circular Economy Webinar! ♻️ Tomorrow, we’re diving into the circular economy—what it means for the built environment and how to embed circular thinking into your organisation. Don’t miss the chance to explore practical strategies for reducing waste, maximising resources, and driving sustainability! 📅 Tomorrow! Wednesday, 12 March 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT 📍 Online (Zoom) Last chance to register—secure your spot now! 🔗 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/BvCo50VeZ6w

📢 CSRD Webinar – 1 Day to Go! The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping sustainability reporting—are you ready? Join Davy’s sustainability experts for a practical, myth-busting session on compliance, ESRS, and real-world case studies for the built environment. 📅 Tomorrow! Tuesday, 11 March 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Online (Zoom) Last chance to register! Don’t miss expert insights + a takeaway guide & podcast. 🔗 Sign up now: https://ow.ly/i00050VcOcZ #CSRD #ESG

♀️ International Women’s Day: Equality is Sustainability 🌍 There’s no such thing as sustainability without equal gender rights. Creating a truly sustainable built environment means tackling fairness, inclusion & respect at every level. At the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we’re committed to upskilling Ireland’s supply chain to drive real change from within. Diversity isn’t just an HR issue, it’s a business imperative. 🔗 Access Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) resources today: https://ow.ly/XirY50VcKgw #IWD2025 #InclusionMatters #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment

✨Welcoming Our New Gold Members! We’re delighted to welcome Structive Civil Engineering & Demolition and Wills Bros Group as Gold Members of the Supply Chain Sustainability School! 🎉 Why They Joined Both companies saw the growing importance of sustainability but needed guidance on where to start. Through the School, they’ve gained practical insights, engaged their teams, and strengthened their sustainability strategies. The Impact So Far • Structive Civil Engineering & Demolition has transformed sustainability from a paperwork exercise into a company-wide commitment—empowering employees, suppliers, and subcontractors to act. Read their story here 👉 https://ow.ly/CQQj50VbHfm • Wills Bros Group is using the School’s resources to tackle key industry challenges, from reducing emissions in civil engineering to embedding sustainability across their teams. Read their story here 👉 https://ow.ly/Vu5g50VbHfp 📚 The Value of Membership Both companies highlight the assessments, action plans, and e-learning modules as game-changers, providing a clear roadmap to improving sustainability performance. They also appreciate how the School fosters collaboration, helping them share challenges and solutions with others in the industry. 🔗 Join them on this journey! Explore the School here: https://ow.ly/PNBm50VbHfo #Sustainability #Collaboration #SupplyChainResillience