In this episode, Sarah and Rebeca explore the critical role of sustainability in digital user experience (UX) and its potential to drive eco-friendly business success. Rebeca, a UX consultant, shares her mission to help brands create efficient and impactful online experiences that reduce energy use and support sustainable practices. We discuss how a seamless UX can boost both customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.

We discussed:

• Sustainable UX for Business Growth: Rebeca explains how optimising UX reduces digital carbon footprints and enhances user satisfaction, leading to increased conversions and loyalty.

• Eco-Friendly Business Strategies: The financial and environmental benefits of offering sustainable options like eco-friendly shipping, which can attract conscious consumers while reducing emissions.

• The Power of Social Media: Sarah and Rebeca touch on the role of social media in brand promotion, discussing tools like Social Tip that could reward users for promoting brands online.

Rebecca's Top 3 Tips for Climate Action:

1. Optimise Digital Experiences: Reduce website load times and streamline user journeys to minimise energy consumption.

2. Offer Sustainable Choices: Make eco-friendly options affordable and convenient, from product selection to delivery.

3. Engage with Your Community: Use social media and local initiatives to build a brand that resonates with environmentally conscious customers.

Discover how you can integrate sustainability into your UX and website design to create a more eco-friendly online presence and drive business success.

Check out UX and why here: https://uxandwhy.com/

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If you’re an SME who has been asked for your sustainability credentials for a tender or business proposal recently, then this episode is for you! Sarah and Donal dive into the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainability initiatives in business, with a focus on medium-sized companies.

We discuss the development of Enso’s CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) platform, designed to help businesses meet sustainability goals, and emphasise the importance of transparency, positivity, and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a B Corp Certified Business themselves, Enso are well placed to help other businesses on their sustainability journey.

We discuss:

• Sustainability in Business: Sarah and Donal explore how businesses can integrate sustainability into their operations, making it a key competitive advantage.

• CSRD Compliant Platform: Donal shares insights into their platform that helps medium-sized businesses comply with EU sustainability regulations, including data sharing with larger companies.

• Transparency and the UN SDGs: The discussion covers the importance of clear communication and the role of SDGs in guiding and showcasing sustainability efforts.

Dona’s Top 3 Tips for Climate Action:

• Source Locally and Sustainably: Choose local suppliers to reduce your carbon footprint and support sustainable practices.

• Utilise Energy Grants: Take advantage of energy grants to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

• Engage with the Community: Get involved in local initiatives, like urban forest projects, to strengthen community ties and promote environmental stewardship.

Join us for a deep dive into how businesses can navigate the path to sustainability and make a positive impact in their communities.

Check out the ENSO platform: https://www.ensoimpact.com/

Connect with Donal Quinn on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donal-quinn-enso/

If you’re trying to get more people on board with sustainability efforts then today’s episode is a must listen! Sarah chats with Caitriona Kenny, a member of Connecting Cabra, a community organisation driving sustainability efforts. Caitriona shares her experience in creating a sustainable energy community during the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on a holistic approach to climate action that includes energy, transport, biodiversity, and community development. She highlights the importance of grassroots involvement, stressing that effective climate action must start within communities and be led by them.

We discuss:

• Sustainable Energy Community: Caitriona shares how she helped establish a sustainable energy community in Cabra, emphasising community-led climate action.

• Collaborative Projects: She discusses ongoing projects like energy plans and biodiversity initiatives, highlighting the importance of collaboration and resource sharing.

• Empathy and Financial Challenges: Caitriona addresses the financial struggles of sustainability efforts and explores creating a network to support local initiatives while reflecting on the importance of empathy and responsibility in community building.

Caitriona's 3 tips for climate action?

1. Get Involved in Local Sustainability Efforts: Caitriona encourages community members to actively participate in local sustainability projects, whether through energy initiatives, biodiversity efforts, or other climate action activities in Cabra.

2. Collaborate and Share Resources: She urges communities to collaborate with each other, share resources, and learn from one another's experiences to strengthen their collective impact on sustainability.

3. Support and Expand Sustainability Networks: Caitriona advocates for the creation and support of networks that can provide financial and educational resources, such as carbon literacy courses, to empower more communities to take on sustainability initiatives.

Find out more about Connecting Cabra: https://connectingcabra.ie/

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