Celebrating Real Change - The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024

Celebrating Real Change - The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024

by Charlie Clarke

Celebrating Real Change - The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024

Last Thursday marked a key event in the calendar for all organizations committed to better business practices—the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards.

The awards, held at La Mon Hotel, Belfast provide a platform to recognize and celebrate those making a tangible impact on environmental and social issues across Ireland.

As a partner, we at Climeaction see this as more than just a celebration of achievement; it is a moment to reflect on the progress made and to acknowledge the real work still ahead in driving impactful change across industries.

The focus of these awards is simple: to shine a spotlight on those pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They weren’t about grand gestures or buzzwords; they recognized real actions delivering tangible results. Each finalist proved that they were capable of more than just meeting targets—they were redefining them.

Why we're involved

Too often, there’s excessive talk about future goals with too little discussion on what’s being done now.

Why we're involved

At Climeaction, we focus on actionable strategies to address climate change, working with organizations to reduce their footprint and implement real solutions. The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards mirrored these values, recognizing the implementation and execution of initiatives that make a measurable difference.

The awards highlighted key areas such as innovation, leadership, and effective implementation—principles at the heart of Climeaction's work. Our partnership with these awards allowed us to support a platform that values concrete progress over mere ambition.

Celebrating Action, Not Just Ambition

What makes the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards stand out is their focus on real-world solutions. They acknowledge a wide spectrum of initiatives, from energy innovations to social equity programs, ensuring a broad and holistic view of climate action.

The awards prioritize measurable outcomes and practical changes that contribute to overarching climate action goals. They recognize achievements making a concrete difference—precisely the kind of leadership we encourage at Climeaction.

For us, the most important outcome is that these achievements inspire others to take similar steps.

Standout Moments

Paul Murphy, Climeaction CEO, Danielle McCormick, All-Ireland Sustainability Awards Founder, with Overall Winner of the Year Award winners, FoodCloud

One of the evening's standout moments was FoodCloud's remarkable success, taking home four awards, including the "Overall Winner of the Year," sponsored by Climeaction.

This award honours the organization that has set the highest standard among all the night’s winners. Recognized for their commitment to environmental, social, and financial performance, FoodCloud’s approach to sustainability is rooted in advancing a greener economy—both now and into the future.

The Overall Winner of the Year award celebrates not just a single initiative but the overall dedication to sustainable practices that make a meaningful impact. FoodCloud exemplifies these values, leveraging surplus food to reduce waste and improve food security, showing how a strong business model can simultaneously address social and environmental challenges.

Standout Moments

Our Role as Partners

As partners of the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards, we were committed to driving conversation and action around achieving climate goals in practical terms.

We're not interested in vague commitments or surface-level efforts. We focus on real change, working with businesses and communities to guide them toward effective actions that make a lasting impact.

Through this partnership, we help to set the standard for meaningful climate action. Our work is centred on giving organizations the tools and support they need to transform good intentions into tangible outcomes. And the awards celebrated those who successfully turn ambitious goals into real, lasting benefits.

The Road Ahead

The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards provided a powerful reminder that the road to progress is not paved with empty promises. It requires commitment, innovation, and follow-through. The companies and individuals recognized at these awards demonstrate that change is possible—and it’s happening now.

At Climeaction, we are proud to be part of this movement. Our partnership with these awards reinforces our dedication to helping businesses turn concepts into reality, setting a new standard for climate action.

The event wasn’t just a celebration of past achievements. It was a call to action for what still needs to happen. Now is the time for every organization to reflect on their climate goals, assess current efforts, and take real, measurable steps toward meaningful change. Let’s collaborate to turn good intentions into real, impactful outcomes, because the time for action is now.