Tipperary Green Business Network in collaboration with TUS University Campus, Thurles invite you to
Business for Biodiversity in Tipperary
Biodiversity Week event at the University Campus, Thurles, E41 PC92.
Wednesday May 21st. 2pm to 4.30pm
Why Should Your Business Care About Biodiversity?
Whether you're in food, tourism, retail, tech, or farming—biodiversity impacts your bottom line. Join us for a practical, inspiring session on how protecting and restoring nature can directly benefit your business.
SPEAKERS
Welcome and Introduction - Noel Heffernan, Chairperson, Tipperary Green Business Network
Biodiversity on the Campus - Kevin Healion, Lecturer, Department of Applied Science, TUS, Thurles
Biodiversity - Ann Marie Fleming, Tipperary Co. Council Biodiversity Officer
Biomimicry - Derry O'Donnell, Fairyfort Farm
Sean O’ Farrell, Cloncannon Biofarm, will lead a guided walk around the grounds of the campus. He will give advice on positive actions which businesses can take for pollinators and biodiversity in their own businesses.
To register for this FREE event email info@tgbn.ie or scan the QR Code
Wear suitable footwear. Light refreshments will be provided.
What You will Learn:
- Boost Your Brand & Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy
- Meet growing consumer demand for eco-conscious business practices.
- Reduce Risk & Strengthen Supply Chains
- Discover how healthy ecosystems protect your business from shocks like drought, flooding, and resource scarcity.
- Get Ahead of New Regulations
- Learn what’s coming down the line from the EU and Irish government—and how to future-proof your operations.
- Unlock Funding Opportunities
- Access biodiversity-related grants, carbon schemes, and sustainability incentives.
- Spark Innovation
- Hear how local businesses are using nature-based solutions and biomimicry to create new products and services.
- Take Away Real Action Steps
- Simple, practical things you can start doing now to become a more nature-positive business.
Who Should Attend?
• Local business owners & managers
• Farmers & agri-tourism providers
• Hospitality & tourism professionals
• Start-up's & sustainability-minded SMEs
• Anyone curious about connecting nature with business success