Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Nory, a UK-based AI restaurant management platform founded by Irish entrepreneur Conor Sheridan, has secured $37 million (€34 million) in Series B funding. The platform integrates procurement, inventory management and workforce optimisation for hospitality operators.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland has selected France as its preferred partner for acquiring armored vehicles under the Armoured Fleet Programme. The procurement involves French SCORPION Program vehicles and may exceed €1 billion across multiple phases.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Arts Council has issued a €285,000 tender for marketing and communications services for Culture Night 2026. The contract covers strategy development, content production and campaign delivery across social, print and broadcast channels.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's Department of Defence has signed a €17.65 million contract for construction of a new Army Ranger Wing headquarters at the Curragh. The project represents phase one of a €46 million three-phase development programme.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to last year’s awards cycle, EirGrid plc has been named as a finalist in two categories at the National Procurement Awards 2025, shortlisted for Procurement Team of the Year and Best Public Sector, Semi State or Government Procurement Project of the Year. The dual nomination recognises EirGrid's critical role in planning, managing, and developing Ireland's electricity grid for a sustainable future. As the state-owned operator responsible for securing Ireland's electricity supply, EirGrid is leading the transition to a low carbon future and future-proofing the national grid for the next generation through renewable-ready infrastructure.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Swedavia, Sweden's state-owned airport operator, has secured stakeholder support for its sustainable aviation fuel procurement programme. The initiative aims to accelerate SAF adoption across Swedish airports to support aviation decarbonisation targets.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Project44, a US-based supply chain intelligence platform, has launched an AI Freight Procurement Agent to automate carrier selection and rate negotiations. Early deployments show 4.1 per cent freight spend reduction and 75 per cent faster sourcing cycles.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Philippines' National Food Authority has eased palay procurement rules during peak harvest season to accelerate rice purchasing from farmers. The regulatory adjustments aim to support farmer income and strengthen national food security reserves.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Waterford City and County Council has signed contracts with PRIMO Coachworks Ltd for a new mobile library vehicle, supported by €225,000 government funding. The service will extend library access to rural communities across Waterford from 2027.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Elecnor, the Spain-based engineering firm, has secured contracts for two synchronous condenser projects in Ireland from EirGrid. The infrastructure will strengthen grid stability to support renewable energy integration across Ireland's electricity network.