Financing For Your Company’s Sustainability Journey
Join us on March 26th @ 10:30am for our next webinar where Kathleen O’Regan from Enterprise Ireland and John McGeown from AIB will provide a wealth of information and useful tips on the supports that are available and how best to apply for them. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what is on offer to businesses of all sizes from start-ups to SMEs and larger enterprises.
Government Funding and Consultancy Supports
Kathleen O’Regan, Senior Executive at Enterprise Ireland, will help you navigate the many financial, consulting and training supports available from Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Learn how to access funding and advisory support for initial planning and capability building to investment, research and innovation.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
We know that finding and successfully obtaining the right supports for your business can be a complex process. This webinar will be the first step in our initiative to guide our members through the process and help them maximise the value of these supports.
AIB driving sustainable change
Helping to deliver a more sustainable future for all is at the heart of AIB’s agenda and strategy – with the institution committed to building long-term resilience and sustainability for stakeholders. John McGeown, Head of SME Sustainability at AIB, will speak about why engaging with the sustainability agenda is no longer an option for small businesses – as the impact of regulatory change has impact across value chines.
Supporting SME’s
Having fully allocated it’s €10bn Climate Action Fund, in 2023 AIB tripled the Fund to €30bn which will provide responsible green finance, investments and advice to drive structural change and support the transition to a low-carbon future. Use this opportunity to learn about the supports which may aid your business as you engage with the sustainability topic.
About Our Speakers
Kathleen O’Regan
Kathleen O’Regan is a Senior Executive in the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Department of Enterprise Ireland. Kathleen manages Enterprise Ireland’s Green Transition Fund which supports companies across each of the different aspects of their decarbonisation and sustainability journey – from initial planning and capability building to investment, research and innovation.
John McGeown
John is AIBs Head of SME Sustainability– where his role focuses on supporting small and medium size businesses – as they engage with the ESG agenda and work to transition to a more sustainable footing. John began his career in the audit sector, before joining AIB in 2011. During his time in the AIB, he has held various roles in the Banks’ commercial lending and sector teams – with his work now solely focused on the sustainability agenda. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Certified Accountants Association ’’