Combined entity a consolidation of more than 30 years of experience across sustainability strategy, ESG and ISO
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Pictured: Gillian Peters, Pragmatica; Eugene Cush and Aine Collin, Antaris; Pat Kane, Pragmatica
Sustainability consultancies Antaris and Pragmatica have announced a strategic merger that will significantly strengthen sustainability, education and ISO support for small and medium-sized enterprises across Ireland.
Under the merger, Pragmatica, an outsourced sustainability partner known for its tailored advisory services and deep technical expertise, will now operate under the umbrella of Antaris. The move consolidates more than 30 years of combined experience across sustainability strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards and certifications, creating a single, independent consultancy offering over 45 related services for Irish and international businesses.
The expanded team positions Antaris to offer a holistic approach to strategy, sustainability, certifications, including B Corp, EcoVadis and a full range of ISO standards and training programmes across all services at a time when Irish businesses are facing increasing pressure from evolving global regulations, alongside broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
The merger also creates a one-stop shop for all businesses, enabling them to better understand, prepare for and respond to regulatory changes, including ESG reporting requirements, ISO standards and broader sustainability compliance.
Speaking about the announcement, Eugine Cush, CEO of Antaris Consulting Ireland, said:
“Businesses are operating in an increasingly complex environment, with sustainability, regulation and risk management now firmly linked. By bringing Pragmatica into the Antaris group, we are strengthening our ability to provide practical, expert-led solutions that give businesses a solid footing for the future.”
Gillian Peters, CEO of Pragmatica, said: “Joining Antaris allows us to scale what we do best – working closely with businesses to embed sustainability in a way that is realistic, compliant and commercially sound. Together, we can support businesses not just to keep pace with regulation and supply chain pressures, but to use sustainability as a strategic advantage. This is a merger rooted in trust and friendship as much as strategy. We’ve always shared the same vision despite coming from different backgrounds – that sustainability should be practical, credible and accessible for businesses of all sizes.”
The combined consultancy aims to support Irish businesses through the next phase of regulatory change, including supply chain pressures, helping them build resilient, future-ready organisations in an uncertain global landscape.
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