Sustainability Seminar - Dublin

Lidl's Net Zero Store Initiative

- Overview of Lidl’s Net Zero Store initiative, highlighting its sustainability objectives and innovative approach to reducing environmental impact.

- Key features of the store’s sustainable design and materials, showcasing how McGowans’ 100% recyclable and low-carbon print solutions supported these goals.

- Demonstration of product-level CO2e profiles, illustrating the measurable carbon footprint of McGowans’ materials used throughout the store.


Elaine O’Connor, Head of Sustainability, Lidl

The Truth about Sustainability in Retail

Challenging our thinking about what’s real, what’s ‘greenwashing’ and what’s next.

This session will explore the facts behind retail sustainability, challenging assumptions while showcasing the brands redefining what responsible retail can - and should - look like in 2026 and beyond.

Steve Lister, Head of Global Sustainability, POPAI UK & Ireland

CGL and Kilkenny Design - Material Mindset: Using and Reusing

- A close look into how recycled materials were used within the outstanding Kilkenny Design store in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.

- As well as a look at how CGL are working with brands across Ireland to reuse more as a better avenue to building new and binning old.

Mark Sutherland, Project Manager, CGL Retail Solutions