Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet

Network Overview

Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes in the environmental, water and energy management sectors. The national network’s mission is to grow the Green Economy, and drive sustainability and competitiveness through the professional development of personnel employed in the areas of environmental, water and energy management. 

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible subsidised training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet is promoted by 20FIFTY Partners, formerly Central Solutions Ltd. Membership of the network is open to all private enterprises.

Supports to businesses

• Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs 
• Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development 
• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development 
• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness 
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector 
• Innovative new programme design and development 
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives 
• Certified and non-certified technical training 
• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills 
• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training 
• Access to a network of businesses within the sector 
• Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events 

Virgin Media has seen great business benefits from having key employees participate in the lean six sigma greenbelt programme as part of the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. We have realised significant financial savings from call volume reduction and process efficiencies, and are also profiting from improved customer satisfaction, a better team-working environment, and the gradual embedding of a Lean Six Sigma culture.

Liz Constantinescu - Virgin Media

One of the most useful parts of the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet training programme, ISO5001 Implementation, was undertaking the audit against a system that is currently being prepared for future certification. Using real world scenarios as part of the training made it even more worthwhile for myself and my colleagues.

Peter Pearson - Danone Wexford