KORE Group Becomes First Irish Organisation to Publish a Comprehensive VSME Sustainability Report Independently Verified by EcoVerify.

Launch under KORE Croí marks a significant milestone for sustainability transparency and accountability within Ireland’s SME sector

KORE Group today officially launched Ireland’s first comprehensive Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) Sustainability Report to be independently third-party verified by EcoVerify, setting a new benchmark for sustainability reporting, transparency and governance within the Irish SME landscape.

The report has been published under KORE Croí, the Group’s sustainability and ESG framework, which places environmental responsibility, social impact and strong governance at the centre of the organisation’s long-term strategy.

The launch event, held Monday, 11 May 2026, was attended by Niamh Smyth, alongside the KORE Board of Directors, CG Business Consulting Founder Caroline Geoghegan, representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Bank of Ireland, and key stakeholders from across Ireland’s construction, retrofit and sustainability sectors.

As one of Ireland’s leading family-run businesses operating within the construction and retrofit industry, KORE’s adoption of VSME reporting demonstrates how SMEs can proactively lead on sustainability through measurable actions, transparent disclosure and independently verified reporting standards.

The third-party verification by EcoVerify further strengthens the credibility and integrity of the report, providing assurance that the sustainability information disclosed has been independently assessed against recognised verification standards.

Speaking at the launch, Caroline Ashe Brady, Commercial & Sustainability Director, KORE Insulation, said:

“The publication of our VSME Sustainability Report under KORE Croí represents a major milestone for our business and, we believe, for the wider Irish SME sector. Sustainability must be embedded into how businesses operate, grow and make decisions. By voluntarily undertaking this process and independently verifying our report, we are demonstrating our commitment to accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.”

Manuel Gonzalez, General Manager & Lead Validator/Verifier, EcoVerify, added:

“Independent verification plays a critical role in building trust and credibility in sustainability reporting. We are proud to work with KORE Group on this milestone achievement, which demonstrates genuine leadership within the Irish SME market.”

KORE Croí has been developed to guide the organisation’s sustainability journey across environmental performance, operational responsibility, employee wellbeing, community engagement and governance standards. The publication of the VSME Sustainability Report reflects the company’s commitment to aligning with emerging European sustainability expectations while supporting long-term sustainable growth.

Today’s launch further positions KORE Group as a sustainability leader within Ireland’s construction and retrofit sector and highlights the increasing importance of credible ESG reporting for SMEs operating within evolving regulatory and stakeholder environments.

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Left to right: Commercial & Sustainability Director, KORE Insulation, Caroline Ashe Brady, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth and Founder and CEO, CG Business Consulting, Caroline Geoghegan – pictured at the launch of KORE Croí and the publication of KORE Group’s VSME Sustainability Report on Monday, 11 May 2026.