Other Government Supports


Irish SMEs can benefit from a wide range of government-backed supports designed to strengthen their sustainability strategies and long-term competitiveness. These supports not only help businesses meet growing customer expectations around carbon footprint management but also unlock access to new markets and growth opportunities.

The links below provide direct access to resources and funding options offered by various government agencies, aimed at helping businesses plan, implement, and finance their sustainability initiatives.

Citizens Information - Supports for businesses going green

Financial, training, and mentoring supports for companies trying to reduce their carbon footprint (total carbon emissions).

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Government- Climate Toolkit 4 Business

Tackling our carbon emissions is good for our planet, our economy and your business. This Toolkit provides you with practical ways to start taking action.

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Skillnet Ireland in partnership with 20FIFTY - Climate Ready

Climate Ready offers leadership and skills support for enterprises who want to develop their operational and strategic sustainability.

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Local Enterprise Office - Green for Business

Green for Business is a FREE programme that helps small businesses take the first step towards becoming more sustainable.

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SEAI Information and Supports

Follow these steps to implement an energy efficiency strategy in your business.

What is ESG and why should Irish businesses care about it?

Watch our videos to better understand what ESG stands for and why committing to an ESG strategy is gaining importance for Irish business as investors, stakeholders, and customers place ESG practices under the spotlight.

ENACT - Enabling Commercial Building Retrofit

The Enabling National Action for Commercial Take-up of Retrofitting (ENACT) is dedicated to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in Ireland’s commercial buildings, focusing especially on SMEs.

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