Responsible Business Compass kick-off event
19 November 2025
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is holding a Responsible Business Compass kick-off event for stakeholders to gain insight into and contribute towards the development of the Responsible Business Compass.
The evolving responsible business regulatory sphere poses many challenges for policymakers and businesses in Ireland but also provides opportunities. The aim of the compass is to help businesses better understand their responsibilities in this space which should help reduce the administrative burden on their operations, which is particularly important for SMEs.
Event highlights:
- address from Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth
- keynote addresses from both the OECD and the European Commission
- opportunity for hands-on experimentation with the OECD’s Power BI tool and live feedback
- panel discussions with a broad range of stakeholders, for example, businesses, academia, policymakers
Webinar – Responsible Business Initiatives: Sustainability
30 April 2025
On 30 April 2025, the department hosted a free online event focused on responsible business practices and sustainability.
In today’s world, there is growing expectation from society, stakeholders, and governments for businesses to operate responsibly. This webinar aimed to guide businesses on how to become more sustainable and respond to increasing demands for responsible business conduct. Companies are now expected to do more than achieve financial success; they must also make a positive contribution to society and the environment.
This is reflected in mandatory environmental regulations and initiatives that place obligations on businesses of all sizes. These measures include reducing waste, lowering emissions, and designing sustainable products and services. Businesses have a responsibility to operate in ways that protect and restore the environment.
Sustainability should be seen not as a burden but as an opportunity to innovate, gain a competitive advantage, and meet the needs of consumers who are increasingly environmentally aware.
Watch on YouTube: Webinar – Responsible Business Initiatives: Sustainability
Presentations: Presentations from the webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: Sustainability
Webinar – Responsible Business Initiatives: Environment
6 November 2024
On 6 November 2024, the department hosted a free online event, focused on responsible business and the environment.
In today’s world, the expectation from society, stakeholders, governments, and so on, has increased for businesses to demonstrate they operate responsibly. This means business success is not just measured by profits but also by their contributions to society and the planet. Environmental sustainability is no longer a nice to do, it is now considered a need to do today.
This is being reflected in mandatory environmental measures and initiatives creating obligations for businesses of all sizes. Measures and initiatives range from reducing waste and minimising emissions to designing sustainable products and services. Businesses now have a responsibility to operate in ways that protect and restore the environment.
Businesses should see sustainability not as a constraint but as an opportunity to innovate, gain competitive advantage and meet the demands of increasingly environmentally conscious consumers.
Watch on YouTube: Webinar on Responsible Business Initiatives: Environment - YouTube
Presentations: Presentations from the webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: Environment
For questions or more information, contact oecdncp@enterprise.gov.ie.
Webinar – Responsible Business initiatives: Rising expectations
22 May 2024
The need for businesses to operate responsibly is increasingly reflected in mandatory measures creating obligations for enterprises. At this online event, Minister Dara Calleary provided opening remarks on the Responsible Business landscape. Department officials then explained three initiatives of which enterprises should be aware:
Watch on YouTube: Webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: Rising expectations - YouTube
Presentations: Presentations from the webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: Rising expectations
Webinar – Responsible Business initiatives: New developments
14 February 2024
There is increasing pressure on businesses from the public, consumers, shareholders and governments to show that they operate in a responsible manner. At this online event, Minister Dara Calleary provided opening remarks on the Responsible Business landscape. Department officials then explained 3 initiatives of which enterprises should be aware:
Watch on YouTube: Webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: New developments - YouTube
Presentations: Presentations from the webinar on Responsible Business initiatives: New developments