Cork Chamber was appointed by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champion for 2024-2025. By partnering with the DECC and other SDG Champions, Cork Chamber aims to amplify the impact of sustainable practices and inspire a broader commitment to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We are honoured to accept this appointment by DECC to champion the Sustainable Development Goals among the business and wider community. Sustainability is at the core of all Cork Chamber’s activities. Businesses have a crucial role to play in contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future
Cork Chamber was appointed by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champion for 2024-2025. By partnering with the DECC and other SDG Champions, Cork Chamber aims to amplify the impact of sustainable practices and inspire a broader commitment to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We are honoured to accept this appointment by DECC to champion the Sustainable Development Goals among the business and wider community. Sustainability is at the core of all Cork Chamber’s activities. Businesses have a crucial role to play in contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future
Award-Winning Commitment: Embedding Biodiversity in Business
Cork Chamber is honoured to be the 2025 winner of the Sustainability & Biodiversity Award from Chambers Ireland for our initiative Embedding Biodiversity in Business.
This award recognises our commitment to integrating sustainability and biodiversity into our operations and member engagement. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we promote environmental stewardship and support businesses in building a greener, more resilient future.
As sustainability becomes ever more vital, we are proud to lead by example and help shape a more sustainable Cork.
Award-Winning Commitment: Embedding Biodiversity in Business
Cork Chamber is honoured to be the 2025 winner of the Sustainability & Biodiversity Award from Chambers Ireland for our initiative Embedding Biodiversity in Business.
This award recognises our commitment to integrating sustainability and biodiversity into our operations and member engagement. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we promote environmental stewardship and support businesses in building a greener, more resilient future.
As sustainability becomes ever more vital, we are proud to lead by example and help shape a more sustainable Cork.
‘Building Economic Resilience’, a report launched in mid 2020, was grounded in quantitative research and sectoral focus groups. It opened up broad discussion and provided Cork Chamber with a mandate to be ambitious in our vision for Cork, to think big and empower our members to set the business sustainability agenda.
Naoimh manages the day to day operations within Cork Chamber. She is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement. Naoimh is champion of our extensive employee wellbeing programme,oversees the chambers internal sustainability agenda, is health & safety officer and is Cork Chambers Data Leader.
Cathal is the
Director of Public and International Affairs, with responsibility for lobbying and advocacy activities of Cork Chamber. He focuses on representing the interests of the Cork businesses through engagement with the members, stakeholders, local politicians and elected representatives. Cathal works to ensure that the interests of the Cork region remain on the national agenda.
Alicia leads the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Value Chain REEValue project, funded by the European Commission. Her role encompasses project management, business engagement, and oversight of the online REEValue platform. Additionally, she serves as a central, cross-functional lead for all Chamber sustainability activities, collaborating closely with the senior management team and the Sustainability Committee.
Alicia holds a PhD in Environmental Science and brings substantial expertise in engaging with national and international high-level environmental policymakers, along with a proven track record in impactful media communications.
Juliet is the Operations Executive, bringing over 10 years of diverse experience in visual and graphic arts, international relations, and operations. She has worked with NGOs, embassies, and marketing companies across the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Holding an MA in International Relations from UCC, Juliet works closely with the Chamber team, providing executive-level support to operations.
Lisa is the primary telephone and reception contact within Cork Chamber along with providing general office administration support to the team. Lisa provides a high-level customer service to members, non-members and stakeholders of Cork Chamber.
