Initiatives – Energy & Sustainability

Companies progressing towards Net Zero with measurable energy and sustainability initiatives — energy use, materials, waste or operational improvements.

Open to all Irish Steel members. You can nominate your own company or another member, and you can enter more than one category — just submit each entry separately.

Entries should be based on work that was completed or significantly progressed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026. A handful of categories don't specify a time window — when in doubt, get in touch.

Each entry is reviewed by our judging panel. For Extra Mile initiatives, judges weigh:

• Innovation and excellence
• Collaboration with staff, suppliers, clients, government bodies, consultants, and others
• Planning, teamwork, training, upskilling and management
• Community or client impact
• Sustainability performance

Every submission needs:

• A short project summary (50 words)
• The story of the project (800–1,000 words) — what you built, how you solved problems, the materials and techniques, the operational excellence, innovation and technology involved
• A strong case for why it deserves to win (up to 500 words)
• At least two high-quality images (up to five allowed)
• Your company logo in PNG format

Optional but welcome: video links, drawings, and media features.