Wicklow People

Aldi donation for day care centre

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employs 20 people, already grow some of their own hops on a three-acre plot, meaning zero air miles or transport emissions.

Naturgy has been providing 100 per cent renewable electricit­y to hundreds of large businesses across Ireland for over five years.

‘Sustainabi­lity is at the core

Naturgy’s mission and values; therefore, we are delighted to work with Wicklow Wolf and assist them on their journey to become Ireland’s most sustainabl­e brewery,’ said Barry Murphy, Commercial Director at Naturgy Ireland.

‘Energy is evolving and so are businesses’ attitudes to energy usage. It’s fantastic to see so many businesses are now taking the first steps to becoming carbon neutral. Naturgy helps hundreds of businesses, like Wicklow Wolf, every day, to reduce their energy usage, implement green energy options and develop more effective procuremen­t strategies. If you want to be more sustainabl­e, Naturgy can help you achieve it.’

BLESSINGTO­N Day Care Centre has become the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s Community Grants programme, receiving a €500 grant from Aldi’s Blessingto­n store team.

Aldi’s Community Grants programme helps fund local charities and organisati­ons that contribute vital work and services in their local communitie­s. Each local charity supported is chosen by Aldi employees, enabling them to help the local good causes they are passionate about.

The programme has contribute­d to 340 local projects to date, donating over €250,000 since 2016.

Alan Kennedy, Aldi Blessingto­n Store Manager, was delighted with the support received by Aldi.

‘We are proud to have chosen Blessingto­n Day Care Centre to support. It’s an important hub for the local community, which brings people together in a variety of different ways. Being part of and investing in local communitie­s is something that Aldi is committed to and we are delighted to be able to make this contributi­on,’ said Mr Kennedy.

 ??  ?? Simon Lynch, co-founder of Wicklow Wolf, with Barry Murphy, Commercial Director at Naturgy Ireland.
Simon Lynch, co-founder of Wicklow Wolf, with Barry Murphy, Commercial Director at Naturgy Ireland.
 ??  ?? Gerry Stains of the Blessingto­n Day Care Centre.
Gerry Stains of the Blessingto­n Day Care Centre.

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