BASE ENTERPRISE CLG WINS 'BEST SUSTAINBABLE IMPACT BY A SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESS' AT THE FINGAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

We wanted to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, minimise carbon footprint and enhance the natural environment. As a community in BASE, we want to do our bit to address the climate challenge. It is the sum total of local actions that impact on the global challenge. In developing our Sustainable BASE Programme, we provide example to our community members (tenants). The “greener” our business model becomes the more we can become more sustainable and viable.

As a Social Enterprise we want to extend and expand our services and reach outside of the “fence line of BASE”. We wanted to re-imagine our mission and make it as much about creating sustainability as it is about creating jobs and opportunity. We wanted to help individuals avoid the daily commute and its environmental and human well-being cost. This involved improving our facilities, improving the physical environment and sustainability expanding our services.

We decided to improve our buildings, creating multi-use spaces, and designing habitats for wildlife and planting to sustain pollinators. We also decided to address our energy usage and provide low carbon and shared transport options for businesses in the park and the local community.