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

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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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).

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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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

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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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.

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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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.

CIF News - 08 Jul 2025
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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,

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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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

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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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

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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CSRD Omnibus Simplification Package

The EU’s Omnibus Simplification Package (OSP) is a proposed directive to reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining the EU’s Green Deal objectives. The OSP announced significant updates to sustainability reporting and

ESG newsletter - 27 Mar 2025
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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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