Young Enterprise NI, Northern Ireland’s leading business education charity, welcomes a new partnership with Finnebrogue, a leading local agri-food business, as their newest ESG Business Backer.
Finnebrogue, renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and ethical sourcing, will play a pivotal role in supporting Young Enterprise’s mission to inspire and equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the business world.
This exciting collaboration will see Finnebrogue actively involved in equipping young people with the knowledge needed to start and run their own businesses. Through their financial contribution, Finnebrogue will help young people gain a deeper understanding of sustainability and its ever-growing importance in the modern business landscape.
“We are thrilled to welcome Finnebrogue on board as our new ESG Business Backer,” said Carol Fitzsimons, MBE, Chief Executive of Young Enterprise NI.
“Finnebrogue is a true champion of sustainability and social responsibility, and their commitment to these values perfectly aligns with our own goals of empowering young people to become the responsible business leaders of tomorrow.“
Excited about joining forces with Young Enterprise NI, Chris Overend, Finnebrogue’s Head of HR commented:
“Finnebrogue’s journey from a family-run business to a leading force in the agri-food sector has been driven by our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and people development. We believe that nurturing young talent is essential to building a thriving business community.
“Through our partnership with Young Enterprise NI, we aim to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, while ensuring that responsibility, sustainability and ethical leadership remain at the heart of their ambitions.”
Finnebrogue, with a growing number of the food and drinks industry, have pledged their commitment to the young people of Northern Ireland. They understand that the future prosperity of the country lies in the hands of the young, and are committed to support them as they navigate the ever-changing world of business and work.
2023 – Finnebrogue was awarded Food Manufacture Company of the Year; Food Manufacture Plant Company of the Year; Best ‘Wellbeing in the Workplace’ Strategy.
2024 – Finnebrogue was awarded Best ‘Wellbeing in the Workplace’ Strategy and ‘Best Place to Work’.
