Local agri-business Swarms.ie, based in Roscommon, walked away with a coveted category win at the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards, held last week at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Belfast.
Recognised as leaders in environmental stewardship, Swarms.ie was crowned winner of the Biodiversity Initiative of the Year for its promotion of bee conservation and enhancing local ecosystems.
NIE’s Randal Gilbert was named as the inaugural winner of the Green Legacy Award, while Sustainable Business of the Year 2024 was awarded to Dublin-based social enterprise FoodCloud.
Now in its second year, the awards recognise businesses who have an unwavering commitment to sustainability across Ireland, in a diverse range of industries, including tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, technology, social enterprise and more.
With sustainability high on the agenda for all business, the awards received a record number of entries from across Ireland. The local Roscommon company Swarms.ie has demonstrated a commitment to creating a more sustainable future, driving innovation and positive environmental impact.
Organised by Triterra, and supported by ClimeAction, the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards recognise organisations that are setting ambitious goals and finding innovative ways to deliver sustainable solutions.
Commenting on this year’s awards, Director of Triterra Danielle McCormick said, “We are proud to celebrate the achievements of Swarms.ie whose dedication to sustainability sets a high standard across the agri-sector. Swarms.ie exemplify how a business can lead the way in implementing innovative, eco-friendly practices while still delivering exceptional quality and service.
“By championing environmental responsibility, they are not only helping to protect our planet but also inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Congratulations to Swarms.ie for their well deserved recognition”.