Bidvest Noonan
Bidvest Noonan is Ireland's leading provider of FM services. For nearly 50 years, we have been transforming service solutions for our clients, helping them improve sustainability, efficiency, and workplace experiences. We offer a wide range of services, including cleaning, security, and technical support.
Our people, chosen for their passion and expertise, are the driving force behind our success. With over 27,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we have the scale and capability to self-deliver all core services.
Our purpose, to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow, is central to everything we do. It ensures that we not only deliver the highest standards for our clients but also make a positive impact on the world around us. We believe successful companies should lead the way in sustainable and ethical behaviour.
With award-winning innovation and deep sectoral expertise, we are trusted by thousands of customers, including many of the world's most iconic brands. "Bidvest Noonan are delighted to support the University of Limerick’s Student Sustainability Challenge 2024/2025. The initiative’s aim to empower the sustainability champions of tomorrow aligns with our company purpose to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow. The challenge provides participants with a significant opportunity to research, investigate and develop innovative solutions that support a sustainable future". Martina Donohoe, Health and Safety Director, Bidvest Noonan
List of Proposed Projects and Thematic Areas for Bidvest Noonan
Project 1: Smart Waste Management and Community Engagement:
Design a smart waste management system for large buildings or campuses to improve recycling rates and contribute to the circular economy. Students should aim to achieve a waste to landfill reduction of 20%.
For example, students may develop systems to track waste volumes and sources to develop insights to reduce waste. They may seek to improve how waste materials are collected, segregated and recycled to improve output. They may focus on consultancy and education to achieve this goal.
Project 2: Energy Efficiency
Propose a project focused on reducing energy consumption in facilities. For example, students may propose smart building systems to ensure consumption aligns with occupancy. They may opt to focus on ensuring technologies used in the facility are energy efficient or on improved planning to minimise use of utilities and equipment. Students should aim to achieve a 5% reduction in energy use for a facility.
Project 3: Sustainable Procurement and Social Inclusion:
Students should design an initiative that promotes social inclusion by creating opportunities for minority groups and those with challenges accessing the job market to gain employment. This may involve designing employment and education programmes or initiatives to partner with local suppliers or social enterprises that employ people from underrepresented or disadvantaged communities.
*If you are interested in finding out more please get in touch with studentsustainability@ul.ie