SUSTAINABILITY
InBUSINESS Chef Cúán Greene shooting the first episode of ‘Sussed’
SUSSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA Clean energy supplier Pinergy launched a new online show called ‘Sussed’ in December with the aim of highlighting businesses and individuals leading the charge in helping Ireland transition to a more sustainable future. Run across social media platforms, the first episode featured Irish chef Cúán Greene, who explored the steps that three business founders working in the food and drinks industry are taking. Amongst other things, Karl Purdy, Founder of Coffeeangel, discussed his choice to use recyclable rather than biodegradable cups. Fergus Halpin, Founder and CEO of Harvest Day, explained his zero-waste business model in bringing local and organic produce to subscribers all over Ireland. Meanwhile, Shane Murphy, Co-owner of Neighbourhood Wines, spoke about changes he has noticed in the wine industry, such as the acceptance of wine in alternative packaging and a growing preference for local wines with a lower carbon footprint.
McDonald’s has launched a free guide designed to help its customers understand the most confusing climate change terminology. It follows research that revealed that 60% of people think the amount of jargon being used to describe climate change is increasing, while 19% say they’d be more likely to do something to protect the environment if simpler, less confusing language were used.
First B Corp in recruitment
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Coopman Search & Selection has become the first recruitment company headquartered in Ireland to become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp). Established in 2019 by Andrew Murphy and Mark Fallon, it is just one of seven other companies – Danone Dairy Ireland, Strong Roots, Cully & Sully, Earth’s Edge, Urban Volt and Vagabond Tours – to achieve the certification in Ireland. B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to use business as a force for good. Coopman Search & Selection is a partner of the Irish Youth Foundation and supports One Tree Planted, planting trees for every placement made in financial services (around 400 trees planted to date). “Our aim in establishing Coopman is to build a sustainable business with sound frameworks that has a positive impact for our clients, partners and employees,” said Murphy.
Co-Founder Christine Jones and Director Mark Fallon of Coopman Search & Selection
InBUSINESS | WINTER 2021
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