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20/06/2024

Suir Engineering Appoints New Head Of Sustainability

Suir Engineering appoints Ellie Walshe as new Head of Sustainability, reinforcing its dedication to strong environmental and social practices.

Ellie Walshe, formerly an Associate Director and Senior Sustainability Manager at Davy Horizons, the ESG and Sustainability advisory team within Davy Group, will lead Suir Engineering’s sustainability strategy.

Her role will focus on mitigating risks and promoting opportunities across all material ESG impacts. Additionally, Ellie will ensure compliance with non-financial reporting requirements, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Taxonomy.

In her new position, Ellie will prioritise integrating ESG considerations into Suir Engineering’s business strategy. Her leadership and expertise will play a critical role in aligning the company's operations with the advancing sustainability standards, especially as Suir Engineering expands into global markets.

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John Kelly, CEO at Suir Engineering said: "We have made significant strides in our sustainability journey, but we recognise the need to do even more, hence the creation of this new senior role. Ellie’s appointment is a tangible demonstration of our commitment to not only operating more sustainably but to making a real difference in our governance structure. Her expertise in social and environmental management aligns to our objectives and vision for the business and this new role will be central in redefining and driving Suir Engineering’s long-term strategy for Ireland and across Europe."

Ellie began her sustainability career in 2012 as an Environmental Consultant at Worley Parsons. She then advanced to Environmental Advisor at Costain Group PLC, followed by Senior Sustainability Manager at Mace. After that she was appointed Environmental Manager at mac-group, then Senior Sustainability Manager at Davy Financial Services, before being promoted to Associate Director.

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