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CSRD 2027 readiness - delaying preparation could be costly
Big Irish firms face a tight timeline for CSRD 2027. Many have paused preparations, risking a last-minute scramble, compliance issues and missed opportunities as ESG data demands grow.
Brendan Kean Jun 8, 2026
535 AERIAL
Sustainability & ESG
Global Sustainability & ESG jurisdictional snapshot
Global sustainability regulation continues to mature toward more decision‑useful, comparable and enforceable disclosures, with increasing emphasis on data quality, governance and assurance. Regulatory developments have reinforced a clear direction of travel: fewer entities in scope, but higher expectations for those captured, particularly across the EU. Our global snapshot to access a clear, practical overview of ESG regulatory requirements across key jurisdictions.
Tomasz Piasecki ESG Director, MHA Brendan Kean Apr 23, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG
Earth Day: Back to basics is basically a good idea
Earth Day is about galvanizing action and awareness rather than regulatory burden. It offers a chance to go back to basics. This article highlights practical steps businesses can take today to reduce environmental impact, strengthen resilience and reflect positively on sustainability progress already achieved.
David Hall Apr 22, 2026
Loughross Donegal Ireland
Sustainability & ESG Financial Outsourcing
The EU Pay Transparency Directive: What is it and who does it apply to?
The EU Pay Transparency Directive represents a significant shift in how employers approach pay, equality and disclosure. While implementation timelines vary across EU Member States, the direction of travel is clear: greater transparency, stronger employee rights, and increased scrutiny of pay practices. Irish employers have until June 2026 to put the new requirements into practice.
Stephanie Pote, Senior HR Consultant, MHA Mar 26, 2026
353 PEOPLE
Sustainability & ESG
How better data turns Supply Chain performance into a sustainability differentiator
Suppliers will soon compete on emissions, not just price. Data‑driven supply chain transparency is emerging as a key differentiator as ESG pressures rise and businesses push for measurable, verifiable sustainability performance.
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Brendan Kean Mar 25, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Construction and Infrastructure
From powerhouse to pressure point: The future of Ireland’s Pharma sector
Ireland’s pharma sector faces rising competitiveness challenges as US tariffs hit exports. Despite strong past investment, attracting future pharma growth now depends on restoring Ireland’s edge.
Brendan Murphy Mar 20, 2026
National cancer institute medical research pharma
Sustainability & ESG
Will E-ledgers replace carbon reporting?
Carbon reporting today requires disclosures under recognised frameworks. E-ledgers offer a new way of calculating and tracking emissions that might improve how reporting data is framed, but are not yet a regulatory standard.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Mar 9, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG Technology
ESG and AI: Transforming the future of the Food sector
AI is not a distant possibility but as a practical tool already delivering impact and underpinning ESG progress in the food sector.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Feb 27, 2026
Snacks
Sustainability & ESG Tax Construction and Infrastructure Retail, Consumer & Hospitality Technology Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Industry predictions for 2026
Explore the full suite of Predictions 2026 insights for Ireland and the UK to navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and thrive in an evolving business landscape.
Feb 10, 2026
568 AERIAL
Sustainability & ESG
Sustainability rollbacks: Budget 2026, Omnibus, and Ireland’s role in EU sustainability
EU sustainability rules are shifting in 2026, with major rollbacks reshaping expectations for transparency and ESG reporting. For Ireland, Budget 2026 outlines a commitment of €1.1 billion to support its long term climate ambitions.
Brendan Kean Jan 14, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG
The EU sustainability compliance and reporting rollbacks. Are they moving things forward?
Where are we when it comes to sustainability? European Union aimed to be climate-neutral by 2050, but only a few years later the Omnibus Simplification Package was published.
Brendan Kean Jan 13, 2026
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