ESG newsletter
CSRD & EU Omnibus Simplification update
EU co-legislators struck a provisional Omnibus I agreement to streamline sustainability rules. For Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the deal sets scope at ≥1,000 employees and ≥€450m net turnover, makes
PT&CM Committee update on the Department of Education payments
Following the results of the Department of Education Payments Survey that was conducted over the summer, the CIF met with the Department of Education in their Tullamore office on Wednesday,
VSME: European Commission recommends a lighter reporting route for SMEs
On 30 July 2025, the European Commission issued a recommendation encouraging smaller companies to adopt the Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME). The goal is to reduce the burden on
Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members
Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members from the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).
CIF members continuing to show leadership across all pillars of ESG
From net zero housing and biodiversity in design to safety leadership, women in STEM, and mental health fundraising – CIF members have continued to show leadership across all pillars of
CIF members complete phase 1 of ‘Building an Inclusive Future Initiative’
The Building an Inclusive Future Initiative survey is a groundbreaking, data-led programme to shape the future of workplace culture in construction.
CIF launches ‘Building an Inclusive Future Initiative’
90 years | one industry | every voice Groundbreaking data-led programme to shape the future of workplace culture in construction.
Empowering SMEs with simplified sustainability reporting: VSME standard gains momentum
On 7 April 2025, EFRAG hosted its high-profile “VSME in Action” event in Brussels, spotlighting the growing role of the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME). The initiative,
EU sustainability rules: Clarity emerging through omnibus reforms
The second quarter of 2025 has seen significant developments in the European Union’s sustainability reporting and due diligence landscape, which have direct implications for the construction industry. These changes are
Sustainability initiatives in the news
As sustainability becomes central to Ireland’s built environment, our members are stepping forward with tangible, high-impact initiatives. From pioneering regulatory firsts, such as CSRD reporting, to deploying cutting-edge green technology—from