Cork sustainability firm Climeaction targets ‘enormous’ US growth in 2026
Emmet Ryan, The Business Post
Cork-based sustainability consultancy Climeaction is preparing for a major phase of US growth in 2026, driven by rising demand from multinational manufacturers.
Founded in 2021, Climeaction has scaled rapidly from a small Cork operation into a sustainability partner for global manufacturing leaders. The company now employs 30 people, has raised €2.8 million in funding, and operates across Ireland and the US, with an office in Boston.
Led by chief executive Paul Murphy, Climeaction supports manufacturers to cut carbon emissions and operational costs through engineering-led decarbonisation strategies, low- and no-cost efficiency projects, and the delivery of capital investments. Following its expansion into the US in 2024, the firm has invested more than €1 million in building its American operations and expects the market to account for approximately 40 per cent of global turnover in 2026.
Scaling into the US market
Climeaction entered the US market in 2024 and has since invested more than €1 million in building its American operations. The company now operates from Boston and is expanding alongside existing multinational clients with sites across the US.
Murphy describes the US as an “enormous” opportunity, with Climeaction expecting the market to account for around 40 per cent of global turnover in 2026. The company plans to hire five additional staff in the US during the first quarter of next year to support continued growth.
Looking beyond 2026
Climeaction’s US expansion has been supported by Enterprise Ireland, which Murphy credits as a key catalyst for the company’s international growth following a trade mission in 2024. While the US remains the primary focus for 2026, the business is also exploring new markets.
The firm plans to run a pilot project in Brazil in the second quarter of the year and is assessing opportunities to deploy its software platform in parts of Africa, as it continues to scale its services internationally.
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