Sustainability Education

Strategic Objective 1

Promote sustainability in business and the wider community

As a member of Chambers Ireland, County Wexford Chamber will promote engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). County Wexford Chamber will also work with Wexford County Council to benefit our futures and enhance our towns, communities, and industries

Membership

Strategic Objective 3

Advance economic development in County Wexford

Collaborate in showcasing County Wexford as a centre of business excellence

Work to empower and facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship in County Wexford

Strategic Objective 5

Culture

Support workforce development and education initiatives in County Wexford

Engage with education institutions to grow the potential of individuals and businesses, to provide a wealth of talent who work and live in our communities

Strategic Objective 1

Promote sustainability in business and the wider community

As a member of Chambers Ireland, County Wexford Chamber will promote engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). County Wexford Chamber will also work with Wexford County Council to benefit our futures and enhance our towns, communities, and industries

Actions

Champion the SDGs adopted by Chambers Ireland:

• SDG 5 Gender Equality

• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

• SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

• SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

• SDG 13 Climate Action

• SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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1 Uphold and implement the SDGs throughout our own work

Promote and communicate Chambers Ireland’s SDG Toolkit for Business. This will assist businesses in their transition to sustainable practices

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3 Support active travel and sustainable tourism initiatives in County Wexford, such as the South East Greenway

In 2019, on the 4th anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals, Irish Chambers signed a Pledge giving their commitment to the SDGs.

“Chambers Ireland and the affiliated 41 Chambers across Ireland pledge to uphold, communicate and implement the SDGs throughout the work they carry out.”

Ensure the voice of County Wexford businesses is heard locally, nationally, and internationally

Strategic Objective 2 Represent and grow our membership Actions

Be the leading voice for the business community, across all sectors and sizes, representing the interests of County Wexford business at local and national level

2 Strengthen the influence of County Wexford Chamber across the entire county

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4 Connect, support and showcase our members across our strong promotional channels and at our events, ensuring a visible benefit to membership

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Build stronger links with Chambers and other business representative organisations nationally and internationally