Supported by Local Enterprise Office South Cork, Origin Xero is based in Midleton and will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village. Origin Xero prides itself in making authentic climate action accessible, simple, and transparent. Founded by Eoin O’Riordan, Origin Xero is described as Ireland’s all-in-one carbon management platform and service. The company provides support to farmers and landowners through unlocking the value of their land effectively by turning acres into assets.
Origin Xero connects suppliers with leading carbon removal buyers through a verified directory of projects and supports them in realising new incomes and revenue potential. The Origin Xero team handles the marketing and negotiation process on the client’s behalf, ensuring maximum efficiency and success in carbon removal efforts. From validating, calculating, and monitoring client projects to previewing verified Irish nature-based projects, the company provides support to both buyers and suppliers.
The team at Origin Xero is dedicated to restoring and regenerating natural ecosystems. The company uses this valuation to drive financial investment into restoration of vital ecosystems, further enhancing community engagement and improving livelihoods. Origin Xero aims to accelerate the mission to net zero.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley complimented both businesses, stating: “This is an opportunity like no other for a small business in Ireland. The chance to bring their ideas and products to almost 300,000 potential customers is a showcase like no other. The Local Enterprise Village has become one of those areas everyone wants to drop into to find their local business and see what they can pick up. There is a huge variety of businesses exhibiting this year, highlighting the depth of sectors that the Local Enterprise Offices support, from manufacturing and food and beverage, to software solutions and fashion. Whatever you are interested in there is something for everyone at the Local Enterprise Village.”
The Local Enterprise Village, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, will house 30 small businesses from across the country and will be located at the heart of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Offaly from the 16th to the 18th of September.
This year the Local Enterprise Offices are partnering with Google to enhance the offering within the Local Enterprise Village. Google will have their own area within the Local Enterprise Village where they will be hosting talks and demonstrations for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are looking to improve their business by utilising digital tools and AI.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell, said: “The Local Enterprise Village is such a fantastic opportunity for our LEO Clients to showcase their businesses and is one of the many valuable initiatives that our LEOs provide to their clients on their journey. Small businesses play such an important part in both our economy and our communities with many providing valuable local jobs.”
The Local Enterprise Village is just one of a number of initiatives that the Local Enterprise Offices run to foster entrepreneurship across the country. Others include Local Enterprise Week, the National Enterprise Awards, the Student Enterprise Programme, National Women’s Enterprise Day and Local Enterprise Showcase. The Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities are funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland.
Established in 2014, the Local Enterprise Offices are the essential resource for any entrepreneur looking to start a business or any small business that is looking for support or advice to help them grow. Since their inception in 2014, the Local Enterprise Offices have helped create over 80,000 jobs across the country. The Local Enterprise Offices work with thousands of client companies across Ireland in a diverse range of sectors offering mentoring, training, expert advice and financial supports to small businesses.
