http://www.ntr-foundation.org/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/images/logo.png http://www.ntr-foundation.org/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-to-fund-post-at-mary-robinson-foundation1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-to-fund-post-at-mary-robinson-foundation1/#When:14:37:37Z The NTR Foundation is to provide initial funding for a key research post within the newly established Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice (MRFCJ). News 2011-06-30T14:37:37+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/robinson-environmental-group-gets-funding-support/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/robinson-environmental-group-gets-funding-support/#When:07:53:51Z A philanthropic organisation set up by NTR plc has agreed to provide funding for the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice, an organisation established by former president Mary Robinson. News 2011-06-30T07:53:51+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-to-fund-post-at-mary-robinson-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-to-fund-post-at-mary-robinson-foundation/#When:08:06:38Z The NTR Foundation is to provide initial funding for a key research post in the recently established, non-profit organisation, the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice (MRFCJ). News 2011-06-29T09:06:38+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-announces-funding-of-key-research-appointment-at-the-ma/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-announces-funding-of-key-research-appointment-at-the-ma/#When:10:21:48Z The NTR Foundation, the philanthropic organisation of NTR plc, is pleased to announce its support for a key post within the recently established Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice, (MRFCJ) a non-profit organisation established by Mary Robinson, who returned to live and work in Ireland last year. Press 2011-06-28T11:21:48+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/how-to-scale-up-sustainable-energy-answers-from-the-ashden-awards/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/how-to-scale-up-sustainable-energy-answers-from-the-ashden-awards/#When:10:14:22Z All sorts of sustainable energy initiatives across the world are providing solutions to local energy problems. But how can these be scaled up to reach billions of people and really tackle the big issues of climate change and energy access for all? News 2011-06-21T11:14:22+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/top-10-companies-to-win-2011-sustainable-energy-awards/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/top-10-companies-to-win-2011-sustainable-energy-awards/#When:13:32:54Z They are the ten best companies in the world harnessing alternative energies. This year's winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy feature companies from UK, India, Pakistan and Africa. News 2011-06-16T14:01:54+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-member-appointed-to-ntr-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-member-appointed-to-ntr-foundation/#When:11:01:38Z The NTR Foundation has made a new appointment to its Advisory Board. Carole Brookins joins the board with immediate effect. Press 2011-06-23T12:01:38+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/husk-wins-international-award-for-clean-energy/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/husk-wins-international-award-for-clean-energy/#When:13:18:31Z Husk Power Systems have won this year's Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy. The prestigious award was given at an official ceremony in London last Thursday. News 2011-06-18T14:18:31+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/council-on-foundations-usa/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/council-on-foundations-usa/#When:14:45:25Z Council on Foundations www.cof.org  The Council on Foundations is a Washington, DC, area-based nonprofit membership association of some 2,100 grantmaking foundations and corporations. The assets of Council members total more than $282 billion. As the voice of philanthropy, the Council works to create an environment in which the movement can grow and thrive, and to provide Council members with the products and services they need to do their best work. As a leader in philanthropy, the Council on Foundations strives to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of the philanthropic sector, while providing their members with the services and support they need for success. As a member of The Council on Foundations in the United States, the NTR Foundation enjoys access to an association of approximately 2,000 grantmaking associations and corporations, as well as to legal and professional development expertise. Sector News, Partners 2011-05-19T14:45:25+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ashden-awards-conference-2011-clean-energy-to-power-lives/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ashden-awards-conference-2011-clean-energy-to-power-lives/#When:14:28:27Z 15th June 2011 Join senior executives from business, NGOs and academia at the 2011 Ashden Awards Conference to hear about and discuss innovative ideas and practical solutions offered by this year’s Ashden Awards finalists. Sector News, Events 2011-05-19T14:28:27+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-green-economy-2nd-annual-business-and-leadership-briefing/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-green-economy-2nd-annual-business-and-leadership-briefing/#When:14:04:51Z 31st May 2010 A Business and Leadership Briefing Ireland can be a world leader in green enterprise and technology in the low-carbon future, generating recovery and sustainable jobs. This will take vision, investment and - most of all - leadership. At the second annual Business & Leadership Green Economy briefing on May 31 2011, international thought leaders in this space will again be brought together. Sector News, Events 2011-05-19T14:04:51+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/final-opportunity-to-take-part-in-2011-carbon-disclosure-project/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/final-opportunity-to-take-part-in-2011-carbon-disclosure-project/#When:14:05:30Z CLOSING DATE FOR BUSINESSES TO ENTER 31st MAY 2011 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the not-for-profit organisation that gathers data on how companies act to prevent dangerous climate change, is issuing a final call to Irish businesses to participate in this year's project. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, 31st May 2011. The project, principally sponsored in Ireland by the NTR Foundation and supported by KPMG, acts on behalf of large international investors and invites Irish companies to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies, encouraging them to set reduction targets and make performance improvements. Press 2011-05-16T14:05:30+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/call-for-irish-businesses-to-take-part-in-2011-carbon-disclosure-project/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/call-for-irish-businesses-to-take-part-in-2011-carbon-disclosure-project/#When:09:27:27Z The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a not-for-profit organisation that gathers data on how companies are taking action on climate change, is issuing a final call to Irish businesses to participate in this year’s project. The deadline for entries is 31 May 2011. News 2011-05-16T10:27:27+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/carbon-disclosure-project-issue-final-call-to-irish-firms/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/carbon-disclosure-project-issue-final-call-to-irish-firms/#When:08:48:58Z The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a not-for-profit organisation that gathers informations on how companies are taking action to tackle climate change, is issuing a final call to Irish businesses to participate in this year's project. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, 31 May 2011. News 2011-05-16T09:48:58+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/skoll-world-forum-2011/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/skoll-world-forum-2011/#When:13:46:16Z 30th March - 1st April 2011 The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship is the premier, international platform for accelerating entrepreneurial approaches and innovative solutions to the world's most pressing social issues. Sector News, Events 2011-03-30T13:46:16+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/businesses-urged-to-respond-to-2011-cdp-questionnaire/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/businesses-urged-to-respond-to-2011-cdp-questionnaire/#When:09:13:03Z Businesses are being urged to respond to the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) 2011 Questionnaire in Ireland, which examines climate change practices, emissions reduction targets, climate change risks and opportunities, emissions data and zero or low-carbon strategies.  News 2011-02-08T09:13:03+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-member/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-member/#When:14:08:22Z Paula DiPerna and Ian Johnson have joined the Advisory Board of the NTR Foundation. News 2011-01-14T14:08:22+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/two-appointments-to-ntr-foundation-advisory-board/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/two-appointments-to-ntr-foundation-advisory-board/#When:17:18:30Z NTR Foundation, the independent philanthropic organisation of NTR, has made two new appointments to its advisory board. Paula DiPerna and Ian Johnson join the board with immediate effect. News 2011-01-10T17:18:30+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-members-appointed-to-ntr-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/advisory-board-members-appointed-to-ntr-foundation/#When:12:08:42Z NTR Foundation, the independent philantrhopic organisation of NTR plc, has made two new appointments to its Advisory Board. Paula DiPerna and Ian Johnson join the board with immediate effect. Press 2011-01-10T12:08:42+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/evpa-6th-annual-conference/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/evpa-6th-annual-conference/#When:16:36:02Z 16th & 17th November 2010, Luxembourg EVPA 6th Annual Conference A new era for venture philanthropy: Where grant-making and social investment converge Sector News, Events 2010-11-16T16:36:02+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/more-leading-irish-companies-disclose-their-carbon-footprint/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/more-leading-irish-companies-disclose-their-carbon-footprint/#When:11:07:48Z A project that aims to get major companies to audit and disclose their carbon emissions has shown an increase in the number of Irish companies participating, according to its latest report. News 2010-10-29T11:07:48+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/resizing-the-footprint-on-road-to-economic-recovery/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/resizing-the-footprint-on-road-to-economic-recovery/#When:09:33:52Z Global Adviser Yvo De Boer says the economic crisis can present an opportunity for nations to change their sustainability direction, writes Joanne Hunt. News 2010-10-25T10:33:52+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/more-firms-engaged-on-cimate-change-report/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/more-firms-engaged-on-cimate-change-report/#When:08:20:17Z The Carbon Disclosure Project Ireland 2010 Report shows an increase in companies taking part in the climate change initiative. News 2010-10-19T09:20:17+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/2010-carbon-disclosure-project-launch-with-yvo-de-boer/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/2010-carbon-disclosure-project-launch-with-yvo-de-boer/#When:07:56:27Z Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Yvo de Boer, was the keynote speaker at the launch this morning of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Ireland 2010 report in Dublin. News 2010-10-19T07:56:27+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-2010-carbon-disclosure-project-report-ireland-trinity-colleg/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-2010-carbon-disclosure-project-report-ireland-trinity-colleg/#When:09:38:32Z 19th October 2010 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Ireland report 2010 was launched at an event in Trinity College Dublin on 19th October 2010. The report was launched by Eamon Ryan, TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and keynote speaker at the event was Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Yvo de Boer. Sector News, Events 2010-10-19T10:38:32+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-2010-carbon-disclosure-project-report/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-2010-carbon-disclosure-project-report/#When:08:10:28Z Climate Change Firmly On Irish Board Room Agendas As Business Leaders Embrace Opportunities In Sustainability CDP described recently in Harvard Business Review as "The Most Powerful Green NGO you never heard of" The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Ireland 2010 Report, launched 19th October 2010 in Trinity College, Dublin, by Eamon Ryan, TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources shows a significant increase in companies taking part. The report, principally sponsored by the NTR Foundation and prepared by KPMG, concludes that the number and quality of responses to the project shows climate change issues are now firmly established on Irish boardroom agendas. Press 2010-10-18T14:10:28+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/500000-Awarded-to-2010-SEI-Winners/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/500000-Awarded-to-2010-SEI-Winners/#When:14:59:08Z The 2010 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Award Winners were announced at a reception in Dublin on Friday, 1st October where a call went out to the public and private sectors to step up to the plate to provide greater support for individuals who are developing new, big ideas to address a wide variety of social and environmental challenges we face in our country today and also to those individuals who are looking for funding support to show more business acumen. Among the attendance was guest-of-honour Tim Smit, CEO and Founder of the Eden Project, entrepreneur and businessman Denis O’Brien and Jim Barry, CEO, NTR plc. The NTR Foundation is the flagship sponsor of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Awards programme Press 2010-10-01T13:58:08+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/walkers-route-has-inaugural-event/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/walkers-route-has-inaugural-event/#When:12:37:48Z The inaugural walk of the Hymany Way, a 48km walkers’ trail in East Co Galway, took place on Sunday, 3rd October. News 2010-10-03T13:37:48+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-entrepreneurs-ireland-awards-2010/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-entrepreneurs-ireland-awards-2010/#When:12:39:01Z 1st October 2010 The 2010 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Award winners were announced as a reception in Dublin on Friday, 1st October. where a call went out to the private and public sectors to step up to the plate to provide greater support for individuals who are developing new, bid ideas to address a wide variety of social and environmental challenges we face in our country today and also to those individuals who are looking for funding support to show more business acumen. Among the attendance was guest-of-honour Tim Smit, CEO and Founder of the Eden Project, entrepreneur and businessman Denis O'Brien and Jim Barry, CEO, NTR plc. The NTR Foundation is the flagship sponsor of the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland's Awards Programme. Sector News, Events 2010-10-01T13:39:01+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-hymany-way-officially-opens-after-funding-from-ntr-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-hymany-way-officially-opens-after-funding-from-ntr-foundation/#When:10:48:01Z The inaugural walk of the The Hymany Way, a 48km walkers trail in East Co. Galway, will take place this Sunday, 3rd October, 2010. The walkway, which runs from Portumna Bridge to Aughrim received funding from the NTR Foundation and Greenstar Ireland after a successful application to the NTR Foundation Group Projects funding stream by Aughrim Development Company Ltd. Press 2010-10-01T10:48:01+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-is-principal-sponsor-of-carbon-disclosure-project-2010/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-is-principal-sponsor-of-carbon-disclosure-project-2010/#When:09:54:21Z The NTR Foundation, the independent philanthropic organisation established by NTR plc, has been announced as principal sponsor of the Carbon Disclosure Project, Ireland 2010. News 2010-09-16T10:54:21+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-is-principal-sponsor-of-carbon-disclosure-project/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-is-principal-sponsor-of-carbon-disclosure-project/#When:09:23:50Z The NTR Foundation, the independent philanthropic organisation established by NTR plc, has been annoucned as the principal sponsor of the Carbon Disclosure Project, Ireland 2010. News 2010-09-16T10:23:50+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-sponsors-the-carbon-disclosure-project-2010/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-foundation-sponsors-the-carbon-disclosure-project-2010/#When:13:34:02Z The NTR Foundation www.ntr-foundation.org, the independent philanthropic organisation established by NTR plc, has been announced as the principal sponsor of the Carbon Disclosure Project, Ireland 2010. The annual project aims to collect and distribute high quality information that motivates investors, corporations and governments to take action to prevent dangerous climate change. This is the second year that Irish companies have been invited to participate in the project. The 2010 report, compiled by KPMG, will be launched by Eamon Ryan, TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on 19th October 2010 in Trinity College, Dublin. Press 2010-09-13T07:16:02+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Video/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Video/#When:11:19:13Z Visit our YouTube channel Sector News, Resources 2010-09-02T08:43:13+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/climate-change-press/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/climate-change-press/#When:10:54:11Z Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership 30th June 2011 REEP allocates €3 million to to 21 low-carbon energy projects Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 16th June 2011 International Winners Announced SiliconRepublic.com 26th January 2011 Greening Your Supply Chain MerrionStreet.ie 23rd December 2010 Climate Change Bill Published Irish Times 16th December 2010 Coalition agrees Climate Change Bill Irish Times 13th December 2010 Cancun seen as interim step toward global treaty UNFCCC 11th December 2010 UN climate change conference in Cancun delivers balanced package of decisions, restores faith in multilateral process Irish Times 7th December 2010 Ireland moves up index of climate change performance UNFCCC 4th December 2010 Draft decisions agreed at UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun bode well for strong outcome of Mexico meeting. UNFCCC 29th November 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun kicks off with calls for commitment and compromise Environment News Service 12th November 2010 G-20 Leaders Progress Toward Fossil Fuel Subsidy Phase-Out International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 9th November 2010 Recent policy moves a start, but much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system, says the IEA's latest World Energy Outlook United Nations Press Release 5th November 2010 Secretary-General Says Climate Change Financing Advisory Group presents 'fiscally feasible, politically viable' options for raising $100 billion annually by 2020 Irish Independent 30th October 2010 Green economy only way to emerge from recession, says commissioner European Commission Climate Action  27th October 2010 Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050 Yvo De Boer on RTE.ie Morning Ireland 19th October 2010 Carbon Disclosure Report on Ireland published Harvard Business Review  5th October 2010  The Most Powerful Green NGO You've Never Heard Of Irish Sunday Tribune 26th September 2010 Robinson's crusade: Former president on 'climate justice' mission. Sector News, Resources 2010-09-01T11:54:11+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-ashden-awards-imperial-college-conference-london1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/the-ashden-awards-imperial-college-conference-london1/#When:16:26:33Z 30th June 2010 The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy is the world's leading green energy prize. Each year the awards ceremony showcases the work of sustainable energy pioneers to help ensure that their local solutions to tackling climate change will be spread more widely. This year's international finalists presented their inspirational work from Latin America, Africa and Asia at the Ashden Award's Conference in the National Geographic Society, London on 30th June. Sector News, Events 2010-06-30T10:11:33+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/carbon-disclosure-project/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/carbon-disclosure-project/#When:17:10:44Z Carbon Disclosure Project: www.carbondisclosureproject.net The Carbon Disclosure Project is an independent not-for-profit organisation that launched in 2000 to collect and distribute high quality information that motivates investors, corporations and governments to take action to prevent dangerous climate change. Thousands of organisations from across the world's major economies measure and disclose their green house gas emissions and climate change strategies through CDP. CDP puts this information at the heart of financial and policy decision making. The NTR Foundation are principle sponsors of the Carbon Disclosure Ireland Report for the second year in 2011. Last year's report concluded that the number and quality of responses to the 2010 questionnaire showed that climate change issues are now firmly established on Irish Boardroom Agendas. In 2010 33 Irish companies participated and it is anticipated that this number will increase in 2011. Questionnaires must be completed by 31st May 2011 and the report will be launched later in the year. To download the 2011 Carbon Disclosure Project Ireland Questionnaire please click here Sector News, Partners 2010-08-04T17:10:44+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-entrepreneurship-press/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-entrepreneurship-press/#When:11:50:15Z Sunday Business Post 12th June 2011 Taking a risk for change - Social Entrepreneurs Ireland aims to empower people who come up with new ideas to tackle social issues Irish Independent 9th June 2011 2011 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland finalists Financial Times 26th May 2011 Saving the world on a shoe string Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 17th May 2011 Social Enterprise has capacity to create 25000 new jobs over 5 years Sector News, Resources 2010-08-03T11:47:15+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/deal-or-no-deal-international-climate-change-event-st.-jamess-palace-l/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/deal-or-no-deal-international-climate-change-event-st.-jamess-palace-l/#When:09:48:16Z 14th July 2010 Prince of Wales Corporate Leaders’ Group on Climate Change Signatories and partners of the Copenhagen Communique on Climate Change were amongst those taking part in this exclusive international climate change event in St.James’s Palace, London on 14th July. The event entitled “Deal or No Deal?” was organised by the University of Canbridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership and hosted by the Prince of Wales Corporate Leaders’ Group on Climate Change. Sector News, Events 2010-07-14T10:24:16+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/cop15-un-climate-change-conference-copenhagen/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/cop15-un-climate-change-conference-copenhagen/#When:14:20:31Z 7th December-19th December 2009 The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as the Copenhagen Summit, was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 7 December and 18 December. Sector News, Events 2009-12-19T14:20:31+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-the-new-ntr-foundation-new-york/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-the-new-ntr-foundation-new-york/#When:14:16:18Z 4th March 2010 NEW YORK (4th March 2010) - NTR plc, the international renewable energy group and the NTR Foundation (www.ntr-foundation.org), hosted a gathering of senior U.S. business leaders, financiers and policy advisors to discuss the issue of climate change. President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, delivered the keynote address: “Embracing Our Common Humanity.” The event marked the official launch of the NTR Foundation, which has been established to make a measurable societal impact in the areas of climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply. 2010-06-29T14:16:18+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Social-Entrepreneurs-Ireland/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Social-Entrepreneurs-Ireland/#When:14:03:02Z Social Entrepreneurs Ireland: www.socialentrepreneurs.ie Social Entrepreneurs Ireland identifies, invests in and supports social entrepreneurs and the organisations they launch. They also work to promote social entrepreneurship at local, regional and national level throughout the island of Ireland. NTR Foundation is a flagship sponor of Social Entrepreneur's Ireland's Annual Awards Ceremony and awardees, as part of a three year partnership to inject practical support for those people who are prepared to take risk for social change. The annual awards ceremony showcases the work of Ireland's leading social entrepreneurs and encourages others to become part of the growing social entrepreneurship movement. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland's mission compliments NTR's entrepreneurial culture, which has been the bedrock of its significant growth and success across our renewable energy and recycling markets. Learn more about how the NTR Foundation works with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Sector News, Partners 2010-06-29T14:03:02+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/european-venture-philanthropy-associationEuropean-Venture-Philanthropy/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/european-venture-philanthropy-associationEuropean-Venture-Philanthropy/#When:14:02:32Z European Venture Philanthropy Association: www.evpa.eu.com As a member of this unique association of venture philanthropy funds in Europe, the NTR Foundation enjoys being part of a pan-European network committed to promoting high engagement philanthropy in Europe. The EVPA annual conference is the highlight of the year in the European venture philanthropy sector. Experts, funders and other social investors gather to network and to discuss the development of venture philanthropy in Europe. The NTR Foundation looks forward to being a part of this special event again this year. The 2010 Annual Conference was held in Luxembourg and keynote speakers included Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of Bridges Ventures and Portland Trust and Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen Fund. Learn more about Venture Philanthropy here Click here to read more about the EVPA 2010 Annual Conference Sector News, Partners 2010-06-29T14:02:32+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/philanthropyPhilanthropy/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/philanthropyPhilanthropy/#When:13:41:54Z 47% of respondents in a recent survey agreed or strongly agreed that global philanthropy needs to allocate more of its resources to addressing climate change. Reference: Brunswick Research, Business Leaders’ Attitudes Towards Climate Change, February 2010. Sector News, Facts & Figures 2010-06-29T13:01:54+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Resource-Sustainability/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Resource-Sustainability/#When:10:34:50Z South American Rainforests Each year, approximately 32 million acres of tropical forests are lost to deforestation – an area equivalent to the size of Greece. Water Shortages Twenty-five Sub-Saharan countries will be water stressed by 2025, at which point nearly 50% of Africa’s predicted population of 1.45 billion will face water stress or scarcity. Reference: www.weforum.org (PDF pg.48) 200 million Indian people do not have access to clean drinking water Worldwide 1.1 billion people live without clean drinking water. Sector News, Facts & Figures 2010-06-29T13:16:50+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Renewable-Energy/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Renewable-Energy/#When:10:34:02Z European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) 2009 Latest figures from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) indicated that renewable energy technologies accounted for 61% of new power generation capacity in Europe in 2009. Access to Electricity Over 1.6 billion people in the world lack access to electricity. The NTR Foundation aims to include in its programme of activities, the roll-out of clean energy technologies in the developing world. Reference: R.K Pachauri , chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Sector News, Facts & Figures 2010-06-29T13:24:02+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Climate-Change/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Climate-Change/#When:10:30:04Z North Pole Summer Arctic Sea Ice Decline – Since 1979, more than 20% of the Polar Ice Cap has melted away in response to increased surface air and ocean temperatures. Reference: NASA & Natural Resources Defense Council Glaciers Glaciers, the largest freshwater source in the world, are shrinking rapidly. Glacier national park in Montana, USA, went from 150 to 27 glaciers over the last century. Energy Efficiency In Buildings Buildings generate 80% of carbon emissions in New York City, which is similar to many other major cities around the world. Reference: www.edf.org (Environmental Defence Fund) Sector News, Facts & Figures 2010-06-29T13:33:04+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Philanthropy-Ireland/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Philanthropy-Ireland/#When:10:00:31Z Philanthropy Ireland: www.philanthropy.ie The NTR Foundation is a member of Philanthropy Ireland, the association of independent Philanthropic Organisations in Ireland. The mission of Philanthropy Ireland is to contribute to and inspire an effective and robust philanthropic sector in Ireland. They aim to achieve this by promoting philanthropy, advocating for an encouraging environment for giving and providing an effective network and quality services to members and those with an interest in philanthropy. Philanthropy Ireland hopes that this will result in a significant increase in private philanthropy in Ireland, which delivers benefits across many areas of Irish society and overseas. Sector News, Partners http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Reading-Material/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Reading-Material/#When:09:50:00Z   Climate Change, Resource Sustainability and Security of Energy Supply IIED, Powering change in low-income energy markets Click here to download PDF UNFCCC, Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerabilities and Adaptation in Developing Countries Click here to download PDF World Resources Institute, Power, Responsibility and Accountability, Re-thinking the legitimacy of institutions for climate finance Click here to download PDF World Energy Outlook 2010 Key Graphs IEA World Energy Ourlook Click here to download PDF World Energy Outlook 2010 Factsheet IEA World Energy Outlook Click here to download PDF Report of the Secretary General's High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing United Nations AGF Click here to download PDF Accelerating Climate Technologies: Innovative Market Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Scale-Up Clean Energy Group Click here to download PDF Roadmap 2050, A practical guide to a prosperous low carbon Europe: Volume 1 Technical and Economic Analysis The European Climate Foundation Click here to download PDF Roadmap 2050, A practical guide to a prosperous low carbon Europe: Volume 2 Policy Recommendations The European Climate Foundation Click here to download PDF SMART 2020: Enabling the low carbon economy in the information age The Climate Group Click here to downloag PDF The Carbon Management Strategic Priority: Leading firms reap cost savings, risk mitigation and revenue rewards The Carbon Disclosure Project Click here to download PDF Power to our neighbourhoods: towards integrated local sustainable energy solutions, Learning from Success A report by CAG Consultants for the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2010 Click here to download PDF IEA World Energy Outlook 2009. Click here to download PDF Framework for Climate Change Bill 2010, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Click here to download PDF Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland - The Energy Policy Framework 2007-2010. Click here to download PDF   Philanthropy Establishing a Venture Philanthropy Organisation in Europe: A practical Guide, 2nd Edition European Venture Philanthropy Association Click here to download PDF Strategies for Foundations: When, why and how to use venture philanthropy European Venture Philanthropy Association Click here to download PDF Distance Learning, Managing International Investments European Venture Philanthropy Association Click here to download PDF Philanthropy in the Republic of Ireland: An assessment of the current state and future potential of philanthropic giving in the Republic of Ireland. McKinsey & Company Global Philanthropy Initiative Click here to download PDF Philanthropy Ireland Guide to Effective Giving Click here to download PDF Developing the Green Economy in Ireland, Report of the high-level group on Green Enterprise, November 2009. Click here to download PDF What is Venture Philanthropy? Useful definitions from the European Venture Philanthropy Association.Click here to download PDF Sector News, Resources 2010-06-29T13:43:00+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Useful-Websites/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Useful-Websites/#When:09:49:50Z   Climate Change, Resource Sustainability and Security of Energy Supply  International Institute for Environment and Development www.iied.org Grantham Institute for Climate Change: www3.imperial.ac.uk/climatechange The Climate Group: www.theclimategroup.org Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: www.ipcc.ch European Commission Climate Action ec.europa.eu/dgs/clima/mission/ The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland www.seai.ie Lighting Africa www.lightingafrica.org   Philanthropy Council on Foundations, USA www.cof.org European Venture Philanthropy Association: www.evpa.eu.com Philanthropy Ireland: www.philanthropy.ie Sector News, Resources 2010-06-29T13:52:50+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/irish-charities-tax-reform-group/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/irish-charities-tax-reform-group/#When:14:38:41Z Irish Charities Tax Reform Group Irish Charities Tax Reform Group www.charitytaxreform.com Irish Charities Tax Reform Group (ICTRG) is a membership organisation of charities, focused on creating a policy climate in which philanthropy can thrive - through a combination of taxation and regulatory reform. Since it was formed in 1991, the ICTRG have organised a number of campaigns to optimise tax-effective giving, reduce the tax burden on the sector, and ensure regulation is appropriate to the needs of Irish charities. The ICTRG also plays an active role on behlaf of charities in relation to regulation. ICTRG has been involved at all stages of the development of the Charites Act 2009 and is now firmly focused on implementation issues. As a member of the ICTRG, the NTR Foundation joins with other key players from the Irish charity sector, government, key political party spokespersons and the media to highlight issues of importance to charities in the area of VAT, tax and regulatory reform. Sector News, Partners http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Forum-on-Philanthropy-Launch-Dublin/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Forum-on-Philanthropy-Launch-Dublin/#When:16:31:19Z 21st June 2010 On 21st June 2010 Pat Carey, Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs launched a new government initiative to support philanthropy in Ireland. The potential for significant growth of the Irish Philanthropic sector, the need for a change of attitude to philanthropy and the need for more Irish role models to encourage philanthropic activity in Irish society, were some of the issues discussed at this event. Sector News, Events 2010-06-21T09:20:19+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/six-emerging-social-entrepreneurs-nominated-for-the-2010-sei-awards/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/six-emerging-social-entrepreneurs-nominated-for-the-2010-sei-awards/#When:08:02:14Z Six individuals who are working to drive social change in diverse aspects of society have been nominated as finalists in this year’s Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) Awards Programme. News 2010-05-25T08:01:14+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-class-finalists-line-up-for-500000-entrepreneur-award/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/social-class-finalists-line-up-for-500000-entrepreneur-award/#When:12:21:07Z A €500.000 fund was announced yesterday along with the six finalists names in the 2010 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards. News 2010-05-26T12:21:07+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/taking-risks-to-help-solve-societys-problems/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/taking-risks-to-help-solve-societys-problems/#When:09:46:15Z In a climate of cutbacks and reduced government programmes, state support for the unprotected and vulnerable in society will continue to come under unprecedented pressure as budgetary austerity measures become more widespread.  Into this void come the social entrepreneurs – those talented individuals who apply their proven commercial abilities to solving and alleviating many of society’s ills. News 2010-05-21T10:23:15+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/The-Green-Economy-Sustainable-Development-Beyond-Rhetoric/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/The-Green-Economy-Sustainable-Development-Beyond-Rhetoric/#When:16:42:20Z 14th May 2010 A Business and Leadership Conference. On May 14th, Ireland’s business leaders gathered to hear sustainability experts discuss the future of business, finance and investment within the new environmental reality of a ‘green economy,’ and looked at how technology would be a key enabler in a more sustainable, prosperous future for all. Sector News, Events 2010-05-14T09:21:20+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Ray-Murphy-Lecture-2010-Dublin/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/Ray-Murphy-Lecture-2010-Dublin/#When:08:56:29Z 13th May 2010 Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the ten-year Ray Murphy Lecture Series aims to provide a fitting memorial to one of the pioneers of Irish philanthropy, Ray Murphy. It also aims to encourage philanthropic giving in Ireland through exposure to current trends in international philanthropy and to help position Ireland as a centre of philanthropic excellence. The NTR Foundation was delighted to attend the third Ray Murphy lecture on 13th May 2010. This year’s lecture, delivered by former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, was entitled The Role of Philanthropy in Tomorrow’s Ireland. Sector News, Events 2010-05-13T14:13:29+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/clinton-backs-ntrs-environment-foundation1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/clinton-backs-ntrs-environment-foundation1/#When:10:11:48Z Ireland’s first ever environmental foundation set up by a private company got a high level and passionate endorsement yesterday from former US president Bill Clinton at a ceremony in New York, says the Irish Independent. News 2010-03-05T10:11:48+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntrs-new-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntrs-new-foundation/#When:09:57:52Z NTR, the international renewable energy group, has established a foundation to support green initiatives. It said that NTR Foundation would make a measurable societal impact in the areas of climate change, resource sustainability and the security of energy supply. News 2010-03-14T09:57:52+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/bill-clinton-helps-launch-ntr-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/bill-clinton-helps-launch-ntr-foundation/#When:17:31:32Z The official launch in New York yesterday of Irish environmental group the NTR Foundation was marked with a keynote presentation by former US President Bill Clinton, who stressed the need to talk about the economics of climate change. “We cannot prevail on the larger struggle of the climate debate unless we prevail in the economics,” said Clinton, in an address entitled ‘Embracing Our Common Humanity’. News 2010-03-05T17:31:32+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/clinton-backs-ntrs-environment-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/clinton-backs-ntrs-environment-foundation/#When:17:28:24Z Ireland’s first ever environmental foundation set up by a private company got a high level and passionate endorsement yesterday from former US president Bill Clinton at a ceremony in New York. Mr Clinton, a major campaigner on climate change, told guests of NTR Plc, which is setting up the foundation, that only economic arguments will ultimately win the day on the climate change debate. He was speaking at the University Club in Manhattan. News 2010-03-05T17:28:24+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-launches-foundation-to-tackle-climate-change/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-launches-foundation-to-tackle-climate-change/#When:17:25:10Z Irish renewable energy company has launched a foundation to address the challenges posed by climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply. The NTR Foundation will aim to provide targeted financial and expert support to entrepreneurial projects, research programmes and non-governmental organisations. News 2010-03-05T17:25:10+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/president-bill-clinton-delivers-keynote-address1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/president-bill-clinton-delivers-keynote-address1/#When:11:33:02Z NEW YORK (4th March 2010) - NTR plc, the international renewable energy group and the NTR Foundation (www.ntr-foundation.org), hosted a gathering of senior U.S. business leaders, financiers and policy advisors to discuss the issue of climate change. President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, delivered the keynote address: “Embracing Our Common Humanity.” The event marked the official launch of the NTR Foundation, which has been established to make a measurable societal impact in the areas of climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply. Press 2010-03-04T10:42:02+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-launches-foundation-to-tackle-climate-change1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-launches-foundation-to-tackle-climate-change1/#When:13:58:07Z Irish renewable energy group NTR yesterday launched a not-for-profit foundation that will provide funding and other support for climate change initiatives around the world. Former US president Bill Clinton gave his support to the initiative at a launch in New York yesterday and urged the 120 executives and local dignitaries who attended to seize the economic opportunities provided by climate change initiatives as a way of stimulating growth and saving the planet. News 2010-03-08T13:58:07+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-the-new-ntr-foundation-new-york1/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/launch-of-the-new-ntr-foundation-new-york1/#When:14:19:13Z 4th March 2010 NEW YORK (4th March 2010) - NTR plc, the international renewable energy group and the NTR Foundation (www.ntr-foundation.org), hosted a gathering of senior U.S. business leaders, financiers and policy advisors to discuss the issue of climate change. President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, delivered the keynote address: “Embracing Our Common Humanity.” The event marked the official launch of the NTR Foundation, which has been established to make a measurable societal impact in the areas of climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply. Sector News, Events 2010-03-04T15:19:13+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/former-energy-adviser-takes-ntr-role/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/former-energy-adviser-takes-ntr-role/#When:21:22:27Z Former government adviser on energy Tanya Harrington has been appointed as the director of NTR Foundation. The body was established on foot of the renewable energy company’s 2008 liquidity event, in which €280 million was returned to shareholders following the sale of the West-Link toll bridge and a controlling interest in Airtricity. News 2009-09-20T21:22:27+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/businesses-want-more-guidelines-on-green-issues/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/businesses-want-more-guidelines-on-green-issues/#When:14:19:57Z ABOUT 50 per cent of America’s top business leaders believe a lack of clarity on climate legislation is negatively impacting upon the ability of the US to compete in the global market. This is the key finding to emerge from a survey of Fortune 500 senior executives undertaken by Irish renewable energy group NTR, which has established a foundation to support climate change initiatives. News 2010-03-03T14:19:57+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-appoints-director-of-new-ntr-foundation/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/ntr-appoints-director-of-new-ntr-foundation/#When:11:44:24Z Tanya Harrington has been appointed as Director of the new NTR Foundation. The mission of the NTR Foundation is to address the challenges posed by climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply through the provision of targeted financial and expert support to entrepreneurial projects, research programmes and non-governmental organizations. Press 2009-10-07T11:44:24+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/seis-awards-sponsored-by-ntr-for-second-year/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/seis-awards-sponsored-by-ntr-for-second-year/#When:11:42:21Z Next Monday sees the second year of NTR’s €150,000-a-pop flagship sponsorship of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s (SEI) annual award. News 2009-10-15T11:42:21+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/president-pays-tribute-to-social-entrepreneurs-at-awards-ceremony/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/president-pays-tribute-to-social-entrepreneurs-at-awards-ceremony/#When:11:34:28Z President Mary McAleese has paid tribute to Ireland’s social entrepreneurs, stating that the State needs their “drive, resilience and resourcefulness even more now than ever” News 2009-10-20T11:34:28+00:00 http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/european-venture-philanthropy-association-annual-conference-2009-amste/ http://www.ntr-foundation.org/news/article/european-venture-philanthropy-association-annual-conference-2009-amste/#When:14:24:01Z 17th & 18th Nov 2009 European Venture Philanthropy Association, Annual Conference 2009, Amsterdam Sector News, Events 2009-11-18T14:28:01+00:00