Sustainable Kerry

Legacy Protectors, Future Investors

Shaped by the landscape and the wild remoteness of this beautiful place, Kerry's people have long been considerate of the legacy of our natural habitat, our language and culture. We have fiercely guarded our creativity through the ages and our storytellers are as famous as our highest peaks and scenic spots. As we proceed towards a more sustainable future for our county, we look to the sustainable and regenerative initiatives that are taking place throughout our community, our enterprise sector and our tourism industry.

Regenerating Generations

Sustainability is at the heart of Kerry and everyone has a role to play in the sustainable future of our county. To have a positive environmental and social impact, we must be mindful of how we live, work and play and how we portray and how we behave.

Visit Hero Portmagee Whiskey Gold Sustainability Award

Portmagee Whiskey Achieve Gold Standard Sustainability Certification

Portmagee Whiskey has achieved Gold Certification from the Sustainable Tourism Network following an…

ENERCON retains Great Place to Work certification and recognised for wellbeing in 2026

Top workplace honours for ENERCON as it continues to drive local jobs in Ireland’s growing…

Kerry Businesses Recognised at SFA Awards 2026 Sustainability Category

Kerry Businesses Shine at National Small Business Awards

Two Kerry companies were recognised on the national stage at the Small Firms Association National…

Kerry Tech Company WAZP Takes METIS Footwear System to ChangeNOW Paris

A next-generation footwear manufacturing system developed in Kerry is rethinking how shoes are made…

Tralee Event to Highlight the Role of Women Leaders in Kerry’s Tech Sector

A new Tech Talk event in Tralee will bring together leading voices from across the technology sector to share insights on leadership, innovation and career progression. Hosted by Tech Industry Alliance in partnership with Network Ireland Kerry, Women…

Sustainability is at the core of our mission in Kerry:

Read our County Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2022 - 2025:

Kerry County Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2022-2025

Action Plan Performance Report

Reporting Score Document

Also available to view:

Kerry Tourism Industry Federation Sustainability Policy

Kerry Tourism Industry Federation Green Procurement Policy

Legacy Protectors, Future Investors

Regenerating Generations

Kerry #12 in Global Destination Sustainability Index

Sustainable Travel Guide

Live Sustainably

Lifelong Learning & Growth

BioDiversity

Preserving Our Natural & Protected Heritage

UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve

Protected Heritage

Maharees Archipelago / Na Mhacairí & Oileáin na Mhacaire

UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Blue Flag Beaches

Sustainability Stories

Portmagee Whiskey Achieve Gold Standard Sustainability Certification

ENERCON retains Great Place to Work certification and recognised for wellbeing in 2026

Kerry Businesses Shine at National Small Business Awards

Kerry Tech Company WAZP Takes METIS Footwear System to ChangeNOW Paris

A Diverse and Inclusive Outlook

Tralee Event to Highlight the Role of Women Leaders in Kerry’s Tech Sector

Tralee Event to Highlight the Role of Women Leaders in Kerry’s Tech Sector

Local Voices, Real Experiences

Local Voices, Real Experiences

Marking SDG Week - Kerry Leads the Way

Marking SDG Week - Kerry Leads the Way

Celebrating Women Who Accelerate Action – A Look at Kerry’s Changemakers

Celebrating Women Who Accelerate Action – A Look at Kerry’s Changemakers

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