CIF Benevolent Trust – a unique support service in the construction sector

By Dermot Carey, Welfare Officer, CIF Benevolent Trust

ESG newsletter - 06 Oct 2026
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CBAM: learning from the KPMG event

CIF attended KPMG’s September briefing on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, or CBAM.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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FIEC: European developments with practical implications

CIF’s involvement in FIEC, the European Construction Industry Federation, provides a route to share technical experience and follow developments affecting construction across Europe.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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EPA research: private finance and land-use outcomes

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Research Evidence Synthesis Report 11, “Optimising Land Use Outcomes: The Role of Private Finance”, examines how investment can support more sustainable land use.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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Biodiversity in new homes: understanding costs and benefits

Natural Capital Ireland’s literature review for the Irish Green Building Council, “Exploring the Costs and Benefits of Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity in New Residential Developments”, examines how nature can be

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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Evolving carbon standards: SBTi V2.0

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, strengthening the connection between climate targets and practical delivery.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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CSRD and the EU Voluntary Standard: clarity for companies between the thresholds

Companies with between 250 and 1,000 employees have faced particular uncertainty as European sustainability reporting requirements have evolved.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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DG Grow training session on environmental sustainability of construction products

On 27 May 2026, the European Commission hosted a major Construction Product Regulation (CPR) Acquis training session on the environmental sustainability of construction products.

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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JRC Construction & Demolition Waste End-of-Waste Workshop

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre held its final stakeholder event on 12 June 2026 on the development of EU-wide End-of-Waste criteria for recycled aggregates from mineral construction and demolition

ESG newsletter - 05 Oct 2026
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BER scale simplification now live: New A0–G rating scale introduced

Ireland’s simplified Building Energy Rating (BER) system is now officially live, representing one of the most significant changes to energy certification in recent years.

ESG newsletter - 17 Jun 2026
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Key Contacts

Meabh Smith, MPRII

Director of Communications
Email: [email protected]

Meabh Smith joined CIF in 2022 and provides strategic oversight and management of communications including media relations, integrated campaign management, digital marketing, branding, website development, social media engagement, event management and publications. Prior to joining CIF, Meabh was a brand manager with an IFSC reinsurance company and held roles as Head of Communications within the disability and overseas development sectors, where she managed public communications campaigns on domestic and international issues. Meabh’s qualifications include Masters Degrees in Journalism and Digital Media, and in Science, alongside Diplomas in Project Management and Direct and Digital Marketing. She is also a fully accredited member of PRII.

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly, MPRII

Communications Executive
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly joined the CIF in 2018 and holds a BBus in Marketing & Event Management, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation & Enterprise from University College Dublin. Jennifer also holds a National Diploma in Media, has a QQI award for Business Planning, and is a fully accredited member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Before joining the CIF, Jennifer held creative roles in the Charity and Agri-Food sectors, and previously managed the social presence for Innovation and Digital Adoption for the Construction Sector Group (CSG). Alongside the management of corporate partner relationships, Jennifer plays a key role in the delivery of the CIF's public affairs strategy, DEI strategy, and national campaigns. She also oversees the production of internal and external communications materials such as Construction Magazine, the All Member Circular, Construction Matters, press statements, and CIF reports.

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