Driving sustainability in Northern Ireland since 1998

Sustainable NI is an independent charity that works to accelerate and support Northern Ireland's transition to sustainable future in which people and the planet can flourish.

Our strategy
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What we do,
and how we work

Inform

We inspire and encourage positive environmental and social change through our events, communications and forums.

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Reform

We want to shape the current and future policy landscape so that it supports our vision for a fairer, greener future. That's why we make contributions that assist in the development of local and national energy and environmental policy and legislation.

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Transform

We provide practical support to transform organisations so that they fully embrace sustainability and embed it in everything they do.

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How we help

Sustainability is complex. We make it simple.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed. To not know where to begin - or what changes really make a difference. We can help you make the changes that matter.

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Help for the Public Sector

We provide guidance to councils and public bodies to help them integrate sustainability and climate action into everyday decision making.

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Help for Businesses

We provide practical advice and support to purpose-driven organisations striving to be more sustainable.

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We've had an impact.

250

organisations engaged since 2020

3200+

people trained since 2020

32

consultation responses since 2020

Annual Report

Read our latest Annual Report for an in-depth look at how we work and our progress over the year as well as our future plans.

Read the 2023-2024 Annual Report
Source: Keep NI Beautiful
Featured project

Tackling Plastic NI

In 2017 Sustainable Northern Ireland teamed up with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to deliver a project that aimed to tackle the problem of pointless plastic.

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Key topics

Our focus areas

Select a topic to view all our case studies, resources and more in each area we focus on.

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News & events

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News

£300M Transformation: Belfast Harbour’s Bold Step Toward Renewable Energy Leadership

22nd Jan, 2025 • 2 minute read

Belfast Harbour Read article
News

Killeavy Castle Estate Landscape Restoration Project continues on Slieve Gullion with planting of 27,000 broadleaf trees this winter

7th Nov, 2024 • 4 minute read

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News

End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down

30th Sep, 2024 • 2 minute read

Last Coal Plant Read article
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Support packages

Join us!

Our network brings together councils, public bodies, universities, charities and businesses to build a more sustainable future for Northern Ireland.

Tier 1

Supporter

For organisations who want access to sustainability tools, resources and collaborate with other organisations working in the net zero space.

£6000

/ year

Key features:

  • Initial Sustainability Audit
  • Access to Sustainability Compass
  • Policy insights
  • Sustainable Development Forum
Popular
Tier 2

Accelerator

For organisations who want access to additional education and training to accelerate their sustainability strategies and plans.

£10000

/ year

Key features:

  • All Supporter benefits
  • Bespoke training
  • Exclusive workshops
Tier 3

Accelerator Plus

For organisations who want a comprehensive sustainability support package to minimise the need for external hires.

£15000

/ year

Key features:

  • All Accelerator benefits
  • Bespoke Sustainability Policy, Strategy or Action Plan
  • Bespoke Sustainability Reporting Tool

Interested in becoming a partner? See our existing partners and find out more about joining our network.

Learn about SNI support packages
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