Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending a packed and energised event in Cork, hosted by DNV to mark their acquisition and rebranding of Irish environmental consultancy Enviroguide Consulting. It was more than a rebrand—it was a clear signal of intent. The event brought together a dynamic mix of energy leaders, investors, engineers and innovators to share insights and build connections around the future of Ireland’s low-carbon economy.

The panel discussion was wide-ranging, thoughtful, and refreshingly focused on tangible progress. It was particularly exciting to hear how organisations like Gas Networks Ireland and ESB are advancing plans for a hydrogen-powered energy system—producing and storing green hydrogen from offshore wind, repurposing existing gas infrastructure to deliver it efficiently, and integrating it with battery storage to help create a diverse, resilient grid. These aren’t just sustainability projects; they’re critical to energy independence and national security.

DNV’s announcement of plans to create 200 jobs in Ireland added extra weight to the occasion. Their team highlighted the strong appetite from investors in energy and environmental infrastructure—but also stressed the need to treat the transition as a national strategic investment. Long-term planning, EU funding alignment, and public-private collaboration are all essential to delivering the scale required.

It was also inspiring to hear from Wilderway, who are pioneering a nature restoration model built around biodiversity credits. By working directly with landowners and financing rewilding initiatives — from reforestation to peatland restoration — they’re showing how nature-based solutions can be both ecologically and economically viable.

For Resolve Partners, the event was a reminder that global actors are watching Ireland closely — and stepping in with both expertise and intent. The DNV-Enviroguide integration isn’t just about scale, it’s about capability-building in a space where local knowledge and international standards must meet. With over 160 years of experience and expertise, I got a great sense of optimism from learning more about DNV’s strategic ambitions for the new Irish operation, including their plans to develop a new Biodiversity Centre of Excellence here.

Resolve Partners are here for this. Supporting the next generation of founders tackling these challenges isn’t just our job—it’s how we contribute to the bigger picture, and strengthening our relationships with shared-values and shared-vision organisations like DNV allows us to be even more effective in helping Irish entrepreneurs and business leaders realise their impact goals.

Thanks to the DNV team for hosting a fantastic event, and to the speakers for the inspiration. If you’re building something that belongs in this ecosystem, let’s talk.