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Cathal Fay, founder and CEO of Yuno Energy, has been chosen as The Irish Times Business Person of the Month for November, an award run in association with Bank of Ireland. During the month, Yuno Group subsidiary PrepayPower posted a 23% increase in sales for last year as it passed on wholesale energy price increases to households and entered the pay-as-you-go market with a new brand, Yuno Energy. At the end of October Yuno Group acquired gas supply business Firmus in Northern Ireland in a deal understood to be worth €40m. Firmus is the largest gas supplier in Northern Ireland with 113,000 residential and business customers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAznV97a #energy #business

Yesterday Dawn Bailey, Head of Financial Wellbeing at Bank of Ireland, spoke at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Global Roundtable as part of our ongoing commitment to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking. We're proud to serve as co-lead in the working group, alongside UN Women and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) on new Principles for #ResponsibleBanking (PRB) guidance: Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Target Setting Guidance for Banks. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. Investing in women's empowerment provides the critical leverage needed to advance gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Financial institutions are essential in this work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dH-Nrthp

We’re proud to share our Neuroinclusive Hiring Charter, a reflection and outline of our commitment to actively building and fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation that is welcoming to all. Our charter outlines our dedication to creating an inclusive hiring environment where diverse ways of thinking, working, and thriving are celebrated. By embedding Neuroinclusion into every stage of our recruitment process, we aim to set a new standard for equitable hiring practices that empower everyone to succeed. This is more than a document; it’s a promise to drive meaningful change. To download our charter visit: https://lnkd.in/dwrGeGbD Matt Elliott | Eimear Harty | Laura McPartlin | Sean O'Connell | Kevin Daly | Megan O'Leary 

We're proud to support our partner, Ulster Rugby, and the work they do in the community 👇

As Irish businesses navigate a trading environment impacted by global geo-political uncertainty, sustained cost increases, adverse weather and fluctuating consumer sentiment, the CEO of Bank of Ireland Corporate and Commercial John Feeney and the Bank of Ireland sectors team examine the developments, challenges and opportunities across seven key elements of the Irish economy, including Agriculture, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Food & Drink, Retail and Technology, Media and Telecoms. Owen Clifford | Michael Lauhoff | Jillian Clarkin | Pierce Butler | Kevin Baxter | Nicola Hall | Bernie Carty | Gerardo Larios Rizo | Paul Swift | Lucy Ryan | Eoin Lowry | Conor Magee | Susie Crawford | Gráinne Mahon Henson #manufacturing #food #retail #tech #hospitality #agriculture #sustainability #healthcare #banking #irish #business

We are delighted that our colleague Aoife Ogden, Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist, has been recognised by INvolve - The Inclusion People, global leaders in diversity and inclusion, and will be featured in their Enable Role Model List 2024 sponsored by Dow! Aoife was diagnosed with ADHD last year at age 23. She was a panellist during the group Neuroinclusion Strategy launch event in March and actively participates in our Neurodivergent Focus Group, raising awareness and helping minimise the stigma surrounding neurodiversity. She is also a member of the gender balance committee and co-manages the Women in Cyber network, promoting gender diversity in the cybersecurity field. Well done Aoife on this massive achievement! Learn more about this year's brilliant list here: https://lnkd.in/eb-B3RYr

'Tis the season! 🎅 🎄 🤶 Last night our CEO Myles O'Grady was joined by some of the youngest members of the Bank of Ireland family to light the spectacular Christmas tree at College Green. This year the historical College Green building will have an extra festive feel as it's illuminated with a stunning lighting display as part of Dublin City Council’s Dublin Winter Lights Festival.

We are delighted to take part in the Inclusive Communications Programme rolled out by the Irish Banking Culture Board and inclusio over the coming weeks and months.    Various teams across the group will be offering this as an additional support to colleagues in customer facing roles, particularly those working in our contact centres and over the phones.   This programme will consist of short interactive online modules which cover content on a variety of I&D Characteristics such as Gender, Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and Neuroinclusion.    This will be a valuable tool to help build confidence in communications both internally with colleagues and externally with our customers.

We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to not just exist but to truly thrive in all aspects of life. It is in this spirit that we proudly support HIV Ireland’s Red Ball in collaboration with our WithPride LGBTQ+ network. The Glow Red Ball has helped raise vital funds for initiatives including HIV prevention, education and training; HIV rapid testing; counselling and peer-led supports for those impacted by HIV; and measures to combat HIV-related stigma and discrimination. Our partnership with HIV Ireland has been fundamental in raising awareness and supporting those affected by HIV. Their dedication to providing care, education, and advocacy is truly inspiring. We came together on the Sunday 1st of December, World AIDS Day. A day for reflection and remembrance, a day to honour the lives lost, and a day to renew our commitment to a world free of HIV. We’re also proud to say we lit up College Green for another year as part of HIV Ireland Glow Red campaign. Our Begin Together fund has provided longstanding support to charities and not-for profit organisations working with the LGBTQI+ community around Ireland. Visit https://www.hivireland.ie/ for a list of supports available. Oliver Wall | Stephen Lynam | Stephen D. Donovan | Kate Butler | Kelsey Davis QFA

Susan Russell, CEO Retail Ireland, Bank of Ireland, recently spoke to LAMPartnership regarding her approach to leadership. Watch here, as Susan shares some insights on her approach to leading now as a CEO and throughout her career at Bank of Ireland.