Powering Smarter Business: The SME Sustainability Advantage

Join us for a practical and insightful session focused on helping SMEs take the next step in sustainability journey. Whether you are starting your green journey or ready to scale your impact, this event will provide real-world advice on improving energy efficiency, accessing green supports, and preparing for emerging climate regulations.

Kindly MC’d by Damien Garrihy, Business Banking Clare & Limerick, AIB,

#BackedbyAIB AIB SME Partners, this session will include expert insights from:

• Mike Cantwell & Siobhán Quinn, Limerick Local Enterprise Office, who will outline how SMEs can apply for a Green for Business Audit and receive tailored advice to reduce energy usage and emissions.
• Kieran Reeves, Climate Action Coordinator at Limerick City & County Council, who will explore the latest EU and national climate policy developments, what they mean for local businesses, and share real examples of energy innovation including retrofitting, revolving funds, and transport decarbonisation.
• John McGeown, Head of SME Sustainability at AIB, who will speak to the strategic supports available from AIB to help businesses improve efficiency and invest in a more sustainable future.

This is a must-attend event for SMEs ready to unlock savings, secure grant support, and future-proof their operations through sustainability.

Updated Agenda:

9:30am Arrival and Networking

10: 00am Opening address Limerick Chamber CEO/President

10:05am MC Introduction to panel

10:10am John McGweon- AIB presentation

10:25am Limerick Enterprise Office presentation

10.40am: Limerick City and County Council presentation

10.55am- Panel discussion

11.10am- Q and A

11.30am Event Close