PwC promotes sustainable living
29/11/23
PwC Ireland hosts sustainability event ‘Extreme Hangout Dublin' in association with Extreme International, with a vision of giving young changemakers a voice on the environment and inspiring environmental action. The event, in particular, will showcase positive change through sustainable living. It is set to be attended by over 1,000 PwC people at the firm’s headquarters in Dublin.
Pictured (l-r) are PwC Ireland people: Mona-May Griffin, Lesley Bell and Caoimhe Mulry.
Held just prior to COP28, Extreme Hangout Dublin is one of a series of global events being rolled out by Extreme Hangout in 50 locations with 50 local partners. The event being hosted by PwC in Dublin marks the 12th instalment to this exciting series and is the first of its kind in Ireland and the first in the PwC network.
PwC Ireland’s event aims to highlight the benefits of how personal choices and behaviours can promote sustainable living while also giving back to local communities. Led by a team of PwC Ireland volunteer changemakers, activities taking place during the event include:
Workshops on how to create a ‘sustainable capsule’ wardrobe with the help of Monica Martinez, founder Agité Closet, and previously worked with Inditex.
Plant-based and zero waste cooking demos and food tasters with Johan van der Merwe, who previously worked under Michel Roux, Sr and Erica Drum, TV chef with Virgin Media Ireland.
A sustainable market.
Sustainable fashion workshop with the help of Orla Sheridan, contributor and guest stylist for Xposé and Irish Country Magazine.
A clothing swap shop (proceeds to charity), and
A sustainable fashion show involving local secondary school students.
Speaking at the event, Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner, PwC Ireland, said: “Through our event we aim to further raise awareness in a very practical way amongst our people that living our lives more sustainably is possible and has benefits. Taking small steps towards more sustainable living will make a big difference towards meeting our net zero targets as a country, but moreover will ensure that we have a better planet for future generations.”
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Suppliers and partners involved in PwC’s event include:
The Plant-It Food Co (providing plant-based food tasters), Avoca, Rathbornes, Copperfish Lighting, Brocante and Bordeaux, Blanco Nino and Skelligs Chocolate.
About Extreme International and Extreme Hangout
Extreme International is a purpose driven company with a unique brand and community that lives at the intersection of adventure sports and entertainment. As part of its sustainability efforts, Extreme International launched the Extreme Hangout as a climate action events platform at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021 with the purpose of giving young changemakers a voice on the environment, popularising the movement, and driving environmental action. In addition to their yearly anchor event at COP, this year they have also launched an annual programme to drive action through a locally organised, global event series, rolling out to 50 locations worldwide over the next 5 years.
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