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Green Limerick: A tiny forest in an industrial estate

Frances Watkins, 15 Jun

MEDICAL technology firm Stryker has celebrated the two-year success of

its Tiny Forest.

The planting in 2022 was supported by local schools, and as part of the

anniversary celebrations students were brought on a tour of the site to

see how this sustainable initiative has grown at the Raheen Industrial

Estate.

Inspired by a Japanese methodology, the Tiny Forest has growth rates up

to five-times greater than traditional woodlands. It enhances local

biodiversity and acts as a sanctuary for urban wildlife.

In promoting sustainability and biodiversity, the Limerick team, led by

Joseph Hearney, have also installed a bee apiary onsite.

Albert Cummins, interim site lead, Stryker Limerick, explained how

these actions are often inspired by their people.

“A culture of sustainability motivates action. Our local initiatives

are often the result of suggestions from our employees.

“Whether it's reducing water, planting Tiny Forests or establishing

pollinator habitats, we are always focused on what we can do better in

our communities. Stryker aims to be at the forefront of sustainability

initiatives, supported by an ambitious global strategy. We are proud of

what the teams in Limerick and Ireland have achieved and look forward

to seeing their future plans.”

Stryker’s robust global sustainability strategy supports their goal to

become carbon neutral by 2030.

Irish operations are on trend to reach this target, with its

manufacturing sites now using 100% renewable wind-generated energy,

reducing annual carbon emissions by 20,000 tonnes, equivalent to

removing 4,000 cars from the road.

Additionally, all sites use 100% LED lighting, retrofitted with

occupancy sensors.