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A whole-society approach: How Cork City engaged businesses and community groups through Local Green Deals

  • News blog
  • 23 January 2026
  • Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
  • 1 min read
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Cork, in collaboration with its Chamber of Commerce, signed twelve Local Green Deals (LGDs) with a variety of stakeholder groups, including seven among large and small businesses. These Deals – agreements on how to contribute to the city’s climate objectives – are fully aligned with the city’s objectives outlined in their action plan, and actively support its high ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, as part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. This endeavour was awarded by the EU Intelligent Cities Challenge, which also supported the work, and Cork Chamber was additionally honoured at the World Chambers Competition.

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Publication date
23 January 2026
Author
Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
Policy Area
  • Fair and healthy cities
  • Prosperous and creative cities
  • Resilient and decarbonised cities
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  • Learn