Two leading Kildare organisations named as finalists for top awards

Two of Kildare's leading organisations have been named as finalists in the 2025 Business & Finance ESG Awards.

The awards, in association with Grant Thornton, recognise outstanding efforts in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

Aldi based in Kildare have been shortlisted in the Employee Well-Being Award, and Barretstown in Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare have been shortlisted in the Social Impact Award (SME) Award and Governance Leadership Award categories, showcasing the region’s leadership in sustainability and responsible business.

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Aldi and Barretstown join organisations from around the country which have been selected as finalists in the awards.

Other finalists include: Dublin Port Company, Business for Biodiversity Ireland, Sodexo Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy, Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency, William Fry LLP, PTSB, Keelings, and BWG Foods to name but a few.

The winners will be revealed at a special luncheon awards ceremony at 12:00 PM on April 10 2025 in the Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin.

The Business & Finance ESG Awards celebrate companies that are driving real change through innovative policies, technology solutions, and sustainable business practices.

This year saw a record number of entries, with Biodiversity Leadership in Business and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Initiative emerging as the most competitive categories.

The prestigious ESG Leader Award will be presented to Mary Robinson, recognising her tireless dedication to sustainability, climate justice, and social equity on both a national and global scale.

Tracey Carney, Managing Director, Business & Finance, said: “The calibre of entries for the 2025 Business & Finance ESG Awards reflects the remarkable strides taken by organisations across Ireland in integrating sustainability at the core of their business strategies.

“We are seeing a significant shift towards collective responsibility, where entire teams are driving change and delivering measurable ESG impact. The finalists announced today demonstrate how ESG principles are shaping the future of responsible business.”

Amanda Ward, Partner and Co-Head of Consulting at Grant Thornton said: “This year’s finalists exemplify the transformative power of embedding ESG into business strategy—not simply as an obligation, but as a pathway to innovation, growth, and resilience.

“At Grant Thornton, we understand that meaningful ESG initiatives require bold vision combined with practical solutions. We are proud to recognise the finalists who are setting new standards for sustainable business practices, inspiring organisations across Ireland to drive measurable change and secure a prosperous, sustainable future for all.”