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We are beyond proud to announce that Primeline Group has been awarded the Sustainable Workplace prize at the inaugural Newstalk Changemaker Awards 2025!

This honour recognises our extensive efforts in ESG across 2024–25. Here are just a few highlights:

• Opened Ireland’s largest Irish-owned net-zero energy certified distribution centre, creating 400 new jobs at our Ashbourne campus.
• Installed over 1,200 solar panels on existing warehouses. Combined with our new LEED-certified units 12E and 12F, Primeline will now generate nearly 1,000 kW of renewable electricity annually.
• Signed a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA), ensuring all our energy is renewable and traceable—sourced from the Currabwee Wind Farm in Co. Cork.
• Donated 291.6 tonnes of surplus food through our ongoing partnership with FoodCloud, equivalent to 694,248 meals and avoiding 933.1 tonnes of CO₂e emissions.
• Rolled out hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel across our logistics fleet and in our Poundland & Dealz operations delivering low-carbon transport.

None of this would have been possible without the vision and hard work of our ESG leaders Debbie Johnston and Jonatan Krieser, and the commitment of our entire team.

A huge congratulations to all fellow finalists – Oriel Marine Extracts, Hemp Heros, BearingPoint, Diageo and Airfield Estate. It’s an honour to be recognised among organisations that continue to push the boundaries of sustainability in Ireland.

What’s next?

Our sustainability report will be published in the coming weeks, providing insights into our energy performance, emissions, social impact, and long-term goals.

We are launching an ESG mini-series, giving a behind-the-scenes look at our operations, innovations, and forward-thinking sustainability plans.

We will continue to keep ESG at the forefront of everything we do, expanding our renewable energy capabilities, adopting new technology and driving forward toward a net-zero future.

A sincere thank you to Newstalk Changemaker Awards, SSE Airtricity, FBD Insurance, Repak, Close Brothers Motor Finance and all  sponsors of the Newstalk Changemaker Awards for celebrating sustainability in Irish business!

To the entire Primeline team, this award belongs to you!

Primeline Group – Forward Thinking.

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