[ Press releases listing ](/media/media/news-and-press-releases " Press releases listing") 19 Mar. 2025 ## Together, we can harness the power of our community spirit to stand with Focus Ireland in combating homelessness and housing insecurity across Ireland. ## At Veolia in Ireland, we are proud to announce Focus Ireland as our new official national charity partner, joining forces to tackle homelessness across the country. ### Who is Focus Ireland? Focus Ireland is a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing people from becoming, remaining, or returning to homelessness. The charity works to provide vital services including housing, support, and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. Through their evidence-based approach, Focus Ireland has helped thousands of people to secure and maintain a stable home, while also working on long-term solutions to address the root causes of homelessness. ### What's next for Veolia and Focus Ireland? ### Fundraising initiatives We will launch a **series of fundraising initiatives designed to engage our employees in supporting Focus Ireland's vital work**. From charity walks and bake sales, we will provide numerous opportunities for our team members to contribute to this important cause and make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. | Christmas appeal 2025 The spirit of giving is alive across our sites where our dedicated employees generously donated essential supplies including food, toiletries, warm clothing, and household items. | ![donation veolia ireland](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/01/Christmas%20Appeal%202025%20_%20Focus%20Ireland%20_%20Fermoy.png.webp?itok=ats4G9pt) | |---|---| ### Volunteering Veolia employees in Ireland will also have opportunities to **participate in volunteer activities and contribute to Focus Ireland's actions in communities nationwide**. [ ![A group of Veolia employees on a volunteering day | Social Value strategy](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/10/Social%20Value%20Strategy%20-%20Content%20Push%20image.jpg.webp?itok=TwsAfV1j) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy") Sustainability - 21 October 2025 [Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy") We’re proud to announce the launch of our 2025-2028 Veolia UK & Ireland Social Value Strategy [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Read more") [ ![Tomas Sercovich presents Sinead Patton with the Business Working Responsibly Mark 2025](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/09/VEBITC-65%20%282%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=mwTngT9z) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark") Sustainability - 09 September 2025 [Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark") Veolia in Ireland has been accredited for the fourth time with the prestigious Business Working Responsibly Mark [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Read more") [ ![world ocean day veolia Ireland volunteers](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2026/01/Beach%20Clean_volunteers_1%20_%20World%20Ocean%20Day%202025%20_%20Malahide%20beach%20Co.%20Dublin.jpg.webp?itok=-HmRnQyA) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-ireland-celebrates-world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup "Veolia in Ireland Celebrates World Ocean Day with Beach Cleanup Initiatives") Sustainability - 19 June 2025 [Veolia in Ireland Celebrates World Ocean Day with Beach Cleanup Initiatives](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-ireland-celebrates-world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup "Veolia in Ireland Celebrates World Ocean Day with Beach Cleanup Initiatives") In celebration of World Ocean Day, some of our dedicated employees volunteered their time to clean our beautiful local beaches. [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-ireland-celebrates-world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup "Read more")