Driving Sustainable Growth Through Energy Savings Through the European LIFE-funded REEValue project, Cork Chamber and its European partners are supporting businesses in the food, beverage and logistics sectors to take meaningful action on energy efficiency and emissions reduction. The businesses we work with are discovering that sustainability doesn’t have to be complex or costly, with the right tools and guidance, it can be one of the smartest investments a company can make.
Real Business Impact Across Europe Throughout the programme, REEValue has worked with businesses across the food, beverage and logistics sectors to support practical sustainability action, energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy uptake. Among the businesses REEValue has supported, Ballymaloe Foods has implemented initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction and responsible sourcing - including receiving Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS) energy credits, demonstrating the tangible financial benefits that sustainability action can deliver. West Cork-based brewery 9 White Deer has shown how a rural SME can successfully adopt renewable energy and energy optimisation measures, an approach recognised with the Small Business award at the SEAI Energy Awards 2025. Across Europe, businesses participating in REEValue are implementing similar ambitious actions. In Portugal, a meat processing producer is reducing emissions and operational costs through renewable energy investment
and process optimisation, while an olive and wine producer is advancing sustainable viticulture practices. In Malta, two Maltese beverage companies are embedding sustainability measures across beverage production and wider value chains, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and operational improvements. Meanwhile, an Italian dessert producer has shared bestpractice approaches to energy management and decarbonisation, helping inspire knowledge-sharing across SME networks. These examples demonstrate that sustainability action can deliver tangible business benefits, from reduced energy costs and improved efficiency to stronger resilience and enhanced competitiveness.
REEValue.eu – A Free, Practical Tool for Business At the heart of REEValue’s support is the REEValue.eu platform, a free, easy-to-use tool that puts data-driven energy insights directly in the hands of businesses. In under 15 minutes, companies can complete a selfassessment and receive a carbon footprint estimation and tailored energy-saving recommendations based on their specific operations. Drawing from a database of over 500 audit recommendations across 9 key energy categories - including lighting, refrigeration and fleet management the platform helps businesses pinpoint where savings are possible and connects them with the green funding opportunities available to make those changes happen.
Creating Long-Term Business Value The transition to a more sustainable economy presents challenges, but it also creates significant opportunities for businesses willing to act. Businesses participating in REEValue also have the opportunity to showcase their sustainability journey through project case studies and events, helping position themselves as leaders in the transition to a low-carbon economy. REEValue can help your business identify realistic sustainability actions to reduce operational costs while improving competitiveness and resilience. To learn more, explore REEValue case studies or access free business tools available, contact alicia@corkchamber.ie or visit reevalue.eu
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