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NEWS

Ernst & Young announces 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year® shortlist
Twenty-four companies have been shortlisted across three categories for the coveted 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award. Over 115 entries were received and nominees were subsequently interviewed by Ernst & Young, followed by rigorous assessment by a 12-strong panel of judges, chaired by telecoms entrepreneur, and previous recipient of the award, Mr. Denis O’Brien. Read more

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Programme 2008 Launched
The search begins for Ireland’s 11th Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® as nominations are now being sought throughout the island of Ireland for finalists to participate in the 2008 programme, which was launched today, Monday, 14th January. Read more

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Programme Provide Inspiration for the Classroom
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year programme has launched their annual DVD learning pack which will be distributed to secondary level business study classes and third level colleges throughout Ireland. Titled Irish Entrepreneurs – Their Real Story, The DVD is designed to educate, inspire and encourage, from an early age, a positive outlook around enterprise. Read more

PCH International founder is 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year®
Liam Casey, founder and Chief Executive of PCH International was named the 10th Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year at a gala ceremony held in Dublin in October 2007. He was announced as the winner of the International Category before receiving the overall title which was presented by Mr. Micheal Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, T.D., Read more

Inaugural International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility
With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becoming integral to business strategies throughout Ireland, Ernst & Young is hosting a unique full-day conference to explore the benefits of this rewarding area. The conference has been devised for business people looking to structure a relevant and effective CSR strategy to their business and takes place at Croke Park, Dublin on Wednesday, 28th November, 2007, Read more

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Clean Technology
CEOs in every industry are asking "What does cleantech mean for my company today? How I can prepare for the next 20 years? How do I set a cleantech agenda?" With the world economy facing challenges from energy prices, resource scarcity, resource security, and global climate change, clean technology (cleantech) has moved from vision to reality. "Partnership", Ernst & Young's first annual global cleantech report, provides insight into global trends and developments. Interviews with leaders from various sectors provide a snapshot of current thinking and practices. Download

Top 10 Risks for Business
The greatest strategic challenge facing leading global businesses in 2008 will continue to be regulatory and compliance risks, according to "Strategic Business Risk: 2008 — The Top 10 Risks for Global Business" (pdf, 764kb). This is closely followed by global financial shocks, workforce and consumer aging, and the rise of emerging markets. Download

Renewable Energy
To find out more about the growth in the Renewables Energy market, download the latest Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices (pdf, 1mb), which tracks and scores investment in renewable energy. Indices covered in this edition include: All Renewables, Long-Term Wind, and Near-Term Wind. Download