Musgrave Group Wins Overall CSR Award

46% increase in applications to President’s Awards for CSR

Musgrave Group has won the Overall Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Chambers Ireland’s President’s Awards for CSR, which were held in Dublin last night.

The awards were co-partnered with Business in the Community Ireland and run in association with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

They were also sponsored by resource.

Each winner received a specially commissioned trophy designed by Waterford Crystal.

According to the judging panel, Musgrave Group’s winning project demonstrated “in a real and tangible way the company’s commitment to sustainable development by ensuring the lowest environmental impact in the design and construction of their new group head office.”

Speaking at the event, David Pierce, President of Chambers Ireland said, “All companies here tonight have proven that CSR is on the radar of businesses both large and small. However, driving home the benefits of CSR is crucial to maximising its potential. A collective and sustained effort is therefore needed if the ethos of CSR is to become embedded in Ireland’s business culture. The shortlisted companies and Musgrave’s in particular have shown the way for all companies to follow.”

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey T.D. said, “I congratulate the participants for their efforts to improve the lives of their employees and to enhance the civic environment in which they operate. The principles they espouse through their involvement in this event fit very well with my Department’s objectives of promoting and supporting the sustainable and inclusive development of communities.”

Tina Roche, Chief Executive of Business in the Community Ireland said, “I would like to pay a special tribute to Musgraves who are leaders in the field of corporate responsibility and to recognise that the other companies who have won awards represent the very best examples of the positive impact of business on society. Congratulations to all of them.”

Terence Brannigan, Chief Executive of resource – sponsors of the prestigious event and Ireland’s leading supplier of soft services – said, “resource is delighted to play its part in honouring companies that have made a real and lasting commitment to CSR and I congratulate all the winners of these important awards. CSR should be a priority for all companies – regardless of size – and resource is committed to operating as a responsible business. As such, we are constantly looking at how to best manage our impact on employees, the environment, local community and our customers.”

Other winners on the night included:

Good Neighbour Award

Dublin Port Company (Ringsend and District Response to Drugs Project) for its supported of the “Ringsend and District Response to Drugs Project” and its commitment to working in partnership with local communities.

Best Community Based Project by a Large Indigenous Company

RTÉ for its innovative cross-platform campaign to highlight the issue of road safety.

Best Community Based Project by a Multinational Corporation

Microsoft for its commitment to enhancing the lives of those with disabilities through Assistive Technology Training and for developing the first National Assistive Technology Training Centre in partnership with Enable Ireland.

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O2 for its innovative partnership with Irish Autism Action (IAA) and their assistance in developing an overall communications strategy for the charity.

Eco-Business Award

Lagan Cement for minimising the environmental footprint of its business activities and for the effective implementation of best practice in Environment CSR.

Best Environment Based Project by Large Indigenous Company

AIB for its commitment to developing a proactive group environmental policy.

Best Environment Based Project by Multinational Corporation

Oracle for its “Oraclub” initiative which facilitates employees to develop an active and healthy lifestyle and for the implementation of best practice Workplace CSR policies.

Best Micro Business

Ahern & Company for its sustained contribution to its local community through the “Boyle Arts Festival” and the “Boyle Civic Art Collection”.

Best New and Innovative CSR Project

Ulster Bank for its “Youth Bank” which encourages active citizenship and financial awareness among young people.

European Year of Equal Opportunities for All

Dell for its commitment to promoting and celebrating diversity in the workplace.

CSR Policy Council Special Award

Newbridge Chamber for its efforts to encourage its members, and the local business community as a whole, to develop CSR initiatives.

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