Technology advances are driving a solar revolution
With an estimated 65 homes per day installing solar PV, the uptake of renewables is placing downward pressure on the wholesale cost of electricity
Water: Ireland faces fresh challenges in safeguarding precious resource
As extreme weather events pose more frequent threats, the quality, quantity and reliability of our water supply could be at risk
In a world of greenwashing, how green is your pension?
Greening your pension is 21 times more effective than relinquishing flying, turning vegetarian and changing energy provider combined
‘The earlier you start, the better’: How to stretch a pension to meet retirement needs
Starting a pension as early as possible is crucial – a person starting at age 35 can expect a pension fund about 80 per cent larger than someone starting at age 45
Employees switching to master trusts over onerous pension schemes
Master trusts allow multiple employers to participate under the same shared arrangement, offering economies of scale and other advantages
Greenwashing guidance takes effect as investors get ever more vigilant
New EU guidelines on sustainable investment fund names and terms come into effect in November
Not all green investment funds are created equally
Investors should carefully consider the sustainable credentials of a fund to ensure it meets their green goals
Gender pay reporting has helped to narrow the gap
The introduction of reporting has helped companies spot the gaps and start to bridge them
SME grant ‘a key building block of Ireland’s solar strategy’ but do the figures stack up?
Phase two of SRESS is designed to provide support for community and SME renewable electricity projects
Investment in workplace wellness ‘absolutely pays off’
There are a good reasons why wellbeing at work offerings are no longer tokenistic and global spend in the sector is projected to reach €85bn by 2026
Financing big projects: Make the right decisions at the outset
Debating the pros and cons of each funding option is the first step in planning a big investment project such as a wind or solar farm
Is it ever too early for a company to use equity to raise funds?
A funding partner that understands the business and is supportive to growth can deliver significant additional value
Debt: Experts offer advice about when, how and why to take it on
The reality is that debt may be an expensive form of finance and, depending on the scenario, not always be the best option
Europe is leading the recovery after global green investment wobble
What’s the best advice for environmentally and socially conscious investors who want to make a decent return?
EV purchase slump due to ‘perfect storm’ of charger and pricing problems
Electric car sales have declined by a more than a quarter in a year – what can be done to halt the slide?