Financial firm Sun Life has reopened a newly renovated office space in Waterford.

The company invested over €6 million in sustainable, state-of-the-art renovations that include the latest technology solutions, a focus on employee collaboration and a carbon neutral goal.

An event was held yesterday, Thursday 29 September, to mark the reopening, with special guest Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council, and Laura Money, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Innovation Officer, Sun Life, in attendance.

Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar TD said: "Congratulations to Sun Life on reopening its office in Waterford. The company has embraced new ways of working and is committed to giving its staff flexibility, with options for hybrid working or to work from home. The Government is committed to creating and sustaining jobs right across Ireland. Sun Life is an important employer in Waterford with over 500 employees, and I welcome its plans to hire additional roles."

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The Waterford office renovations align with Sun Life's Future of Work philosophy which emphasises flexibility, innovation, inclusion and wellbeing. Sun Life employees can choose where they will be most productive each day – in the office or at home.

Sustainability is an integral part of Sun Life's global strategy, and the Waterford office is on track to become carbon neutral for energy consumption by the end of 2022. New sustainable building features include 276 solar panels, which will produce 15 – 20 percent of Sun Life's electrical needs, furniture sourced from recycled materials, low energy LED lights throughout and electric vehicle charging stations for employees.

Executive Director of IDA Ireland, Mary Buckley added: "Sun Life is a major and valued employer in Waterford and the South East Region for more than 20 years now and their presence has been of considerable benefit to the regional economy. They have been very imaginative and considered in expanding and refurbishing their office space, with a strong focus on sustainability. The €6m investment demonstrates Sun Life's ongoing commitment to its Waterford operations. At the same time, it equips them to access additional talent from other locations in Ireland and affords those skilled people the opportunity to work for a company of the calibre of Sun Life. I wish the company continued success."