Social responsibility

Ion seeks to operate to high standards. Our core aim is to build strong sustainable businesses. We respect the position of all stakeholders, customers and communities who are impacted by our activities.

Though not obligatory, Ion voluntarily sought to be regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland and our activities are subject to scrutiny on an ongoing basis.

Our portfolio companies each have their own social responsibility programmes.

Topaz, probably our best known company and a major consumer brand in Ireland, has won 23 awards for excellence in the 18 months since the time of writing.  This includes the Chambers Ireland award for CSR for its "Driver Reviver" campaign to reduce serious accidents; Deloitte awards as a "best place to work"; numerous staff training awards; and many awards for service quality including a recent "Best Retail Company of the Year" award. 

Topaz also has developed its own top quality fuel cleaning additive with BASF which makes it the most efficient standard fuel offering in its markets. It currently partners with UNICEF to raise €1m (the only fuel provider acceptable as a UNICEF partner worldwide). It also supports Temple Street Children's Hospital, Meningitis Trust, Simon Community and Barretstown and has seeded a thriving Jatropha community owned plantation in Haiti. 

Topaz sponsors a range of events which are drivers of activity in the regions such as the Donegal Rally, the Galway Volvo Ocean Race, the National Ploughing Championships and the Rose of Tralee. Further programmes are in contemplation.

Health and safety is a top priority for all our companies and an area that we continually review as an active owner.

Ion supports many charities directly, such as the Simon Community and Sightsavers International.  Ion's people are involved in numerous charitable and community activities for example our CEO is a founder member of the Soul of Haiti Foundation and is a member of Cork University Foundation.

In a changing world, where there is a greater realisation of the interdependence of all aspects of activity on each other to sustain a viable future, Ion seeks to make a full contribution.