Evaluating the Sustainability of Rosslare Europort: Strategies for Green Innovation and Resilience (3 projects)

This Student Research Hub (SRH) initiative consists of multiple Thematically Focused projects, each exploring a different dimension of sustainability within Rosslare Europort’s transformation under the Port Masterplan. These projects allow students to focus on distinct research themes, ensuring a comprehensive, multi-faceted assessment of the port’s sustainability strategy. 

Students will participate in an on-site visit, engaging with port stakeholders to deepen their understanding of strategic developments and industry challenges. Each Thematically Focused SRH project will then conduct targeted research, applying global ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) to evaluate sustainability performance and propose actionable recommendations. 

Thematically Focused SRH projects:

Students will be grouped into research groups, each addressing a key area: 

• Smart & Sustainable Infrastructure: Evaluating infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation. 
• ESG & Sustainability Reporting: Assessing compliance, transparency, and best practices in sustainability reporting. 
• Green Innovation & Climate Resilience: Identifying innovative strategies to enhance port sustainability and resilience. 

Each SRH project will produce a thematic sustainability evaluation report and present its findings and recommendations to industry stakeholders. 

General learning outcomes

• Develop critical evaluation skills for sustainability practices.
• Understand and apply global ESG frameworks.
• Engage in co-creation with industry stakeholders.
• Translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.

Project Scoping & Research

Across the SRH projects, students will: 

• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in sustainability practices and reporting. 
• Define research priorities within the port’s sustainability strategy. 
• Provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the port’s sustainability initiatives. 

By structuring the initiative around multiple Thematically Focused SRH projects, this approach ensures students engage in in-depth, collaborative research while contributing diverse perspectives to Rosslare Europort’s sustainable development.