Recognising Leaders Driving Change in ESG

Sustainability remains one of the defining challenges of our time, requiring businesses to take action in shaping a more sustainable future. The Business and Finance ESG Awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate organisations that are making a meaningful impact in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

Grant Thornton was proud to return as headline sponsor for the second consecutive year, reaffirming our commitment to recognising and supporting businesses driving real change in ESG. As companies face increasing regulatory, environmental and societal expectations, these awards continue to serve as an important platform to highlight innovation, accountability and leadership across industries.

With 18 award categories, the programme showcased achievements across key areas. Each category reflected the evolving priorities of businesses striving to embed ESG principles into their core strategies and long-term vision. They include:

Biodiversity and environmental leadership

Biodiversity and environmental leadership

Diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives

Diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives

Sustainable finance and innovation

Sustainable finance and innovation

Employee well-being and social impact

Employee well-being and social impact

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“At Grant Thornton, sustainability is not a standalone initiative; it is embedded in our culture and in how we grow, innovate and lead. In an increasingly complex business landscape, this year’s finalists have shown how integrating ESG matters into business strategy can deliver long‑term value and real impact...We are pleased to recognise the finalists who are setting a clear benchmark for responsible business across Ireland.”
Janice Daly Partner - Advisory

2026 ESG Awards Finalist Shortlist

A full list of 2026 ESG Award categories and the organisations shortlisted:
 
 
 

  1. Coillte
  2. Dole Ireland
  3. Biodiversity in Schools
  4. Business For Biodiversity Ireland
  5. Glenisk Ltd.
  6. Dublin Port Company
  7. Energia Group
  8. VOYA
  1. Ornua
  2. Allianz Ireland
  3. Bord Gais Energy
  4. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
  5. Triest Press CLG
  6. IDA Ireland
  7. Sodexo Ireland
  8. McCann FitzGerald LLP
  1. Allianz Ireland
  2. Wolfpack Digital
  3. Aldi Ireland
  4. Matheson LLP
  5. Bord Gais Energy
  6. Dalata Hotel Group
  7. SIRO
  1. PTSB
  2. Copper Coast Renewables
  3. C&D Foods
  4. Gas Networks Ireland
  5. Ornua
  6. Dalata Hotel Group
  7. Vision Zero Connect
  8. TCS
  1. An Post
  2. Dalata Hotel Group
  3. Energia Group
  4. Allianz Ireland
  5. BWG Foods
  6. C&D Foods
  7. Origin Enterprises
  8. DHL
  9. Workday
  10. Dawn Meats Group
  1. GORM
  2. VOYA
  3. Ethos Engineering
  4. Revive Environmental International
  5. McGowans Print
  6. SK tes
  7. refurbed
  8. APC Ltd and VLE Therapeutics
  9. Adviser Services Holdings Limited
  10. Chartered Accountants Ireland
  1. Xenergie
  2. Antaris Consulting
  3. Colectivo Ltd.
  4. OKC
  5. Mantra Strategy Ltd
  6. Sustainable PR
  1. Copper Coast Renewables
  2. Flogas
  3. Dalata Hotel Group
  4. An Post
  5. Cognition.World
  6. PTSB
  7. SMBC Aviation Capital
  8. CalQRisk
  9. FINEOS Corporation Ltd
  1. BVP Investments Limited
  2. Qualitas Energy
  3. Alitheia Capital Limited
  4. Workday
  1. BWG Foods
  2. Dalata Hotel Group
  3. APC Ltd and VLE Therapeutics
  4. Ornua
  5. Kingspan
  6. Workday
  1. Aoife Mc Namara
  2. Guaranteed Irish
  3. GORM
  4. SIRO
  1. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
  2. Guaranteed Irish
  3. Vodafone
  4. Ornua
  5. Dalata Hotel Group
  1. South Eastern Regional College
  2. McGowans Print
  3. Dalata Hotel Group
  4. daa
  5. Sodexo Ireland
  6. Matheson LLP
  7. Flor de Caña
  1. PTSB
  2. SMBC Aviation Capital
  3. Arthur Cox
  4. Gas Networks Ireland
  5. Sodexo Ireland
  6. Workday
  7. Applegreen
  8. FRS Co-Op
  9. Johnson Controls
  1. WorkEqual
  2. Open Doors Initiative
  3. Barretstown
  4. Guaranteed Irish
  5. Xenergie
  6. Dublin Port Company
  7. Dogs Trust Ireland
  8. Oxfam Ireland
  1. BWG Foods
  2. An Post
  3. Dalata Hotel Group
  4. DHL
  1. Ornua
  2. Portwest
  3. Dalata Hotel Group
  4. Express Merchants
  5. Aoife Mc Namara

Marie Donnelly has been announced as the honouree of the ESG Leader Award at the 2026 ESG Awards, presented in partnership with Grant Thornton.

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