ESG on ‘ASPIRE’ Conference 13.06.23
June 13th, 2023
The ESG congratulates the Department of the Environment as organisers of the Aspire Conference, for a very well run and thought-provoking event. Dynamic opening speeches from DCM Dr Joseph Garcia and Friends of the Earth ex Director, Tony Juniper, set the tone for the event with the latter calling for action and need for a […]
ESG on Environmental Moves 05.05.23
May 5th, 2023
The ESG welcomes the recent developments from Government in taking meaningful steps to address issues important to the group. It is positive news to learn of the ‘Aspire’ conference being held to focus and inform towards greener building standards and practices given that development and construction carry such major environmental impacts. The publication of additional […]
World Earth Day, Climate Change and Oil 21.04.23
April 21st, 2023
The ESG draws attention to World Earth Day celebrated tomorrow the 22nd of April 2023. Fortunately these annual, global dates alone are no longer the only drivers for environmental action today but they do highlight the immense challenges ahead. Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 still remains the goal to preserve a liveable planet with […]
Post Oil Clean Up- ESG Concerns 11.04.23
April 11th, 2023
“The ESG was very concerned to see the oil spill from OS35 hit our shores last week. Conditions made it difficult to gauge the scale of the problem. However the number of cleaning teams involved from the early stages ensured the worst of the oil was removed quite quickly and was prevented from being washed […]
Eastside Development and Public Participation 05.04.23
April 5th, 2023
The ESG has seen media announcements regarding financing for the Eastside development. The group would like to take this opportunity to raise a few important issues regarding this major development in the hope that more information will soon be shared with the community. At a key DPC meeting last year, where outline planning permission was […]
