Cork claims three of top prizes at National Sustainable Energy Awards
Cork County Council, Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland and Dell EMC accepted awards for their efforts in sustainable energy
Cork took home three of the top prizes at the National Sustainable Energy Awards this week.
Cork County Council won the Public Sector Award for being the first Local Authority in Ireland to develop and implement a fully certified Energy Management System.
Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland claimed this years overall Leadership award for it's efforts towards reducing CO2 by 20% by the year 2020.
And, Ovens based company Dell EMC accepted the Large Industry Award for it's ongoing commitment to reducing energy usage through a range of energy efficiency measures.
Speaking to RedFM News Cork County Mayor Councillor Seamus Mc Grath says the council has made a huge effort over the past few years to reduce energy consumption.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries