ESB has been announced as the Overall Winner for this year’s Chartered Accountants Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards, in addition to winning the ‘Statutory or Unlisted Entity (IFRS)’ Award category.
The Leinster Society have been proudly hosting the Published Accounts Awards for 48 years. These awards honour outstanding achievement in corporate reporting; celebrating companies across the island of Ireland that demonstrate excellence, transparency, and innovation in financial communication.
Companies simply submit their annual report, which then goes through a round of technical reviewing, before a team of external judges make their final decision. A lot of hard work goes into producing the annual reports, and the Leinster Society are proud to showcase that hard work.
The awards, sponsored by Euronext and Arachas, took place in the Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday 6 November, with host Mario Rosenstock who had us all laughing from the moment he stepped into the room in a questionable wig. From beginning to end there was a buzz of excitement and energy in the room.
A total of 27 public and private companies, and 9 not-for-profit organisations competed as finalists across thirteen distinct awards categories.
A huge congratulations to all of our winners, see full list below.
Check out the photos of the night here.
Award
2025 Winner
Euronext Dublin (Large Cap > €1bn)
Glanbia
Euronext Dublin (SME < €1bn)
Dalata
Company Listed on a Foreign Market
Grafton Group
Euronext Growth Award
Uniphar
Statutory or Unlisted Entity (IFRS)
ESB
Statutory or Unlisted Entity (Non-IFRS)
daa
Arachas Large Not-for-Profit
Concern Worldwide
Arachas Small / Medium Not-for-Profit
Dogs Trust
Sustainability & ESG Reporting Award (UnlistedEntity)
Northern Ireland Water
Diversity & Inclusion Award (Listed orUnlistedEntity)
Bank of Ireland
Diversity & Inclusion Award (Not-for-Profit)
The Wheel
Branding, Communication & Digital Award
Dogs Trust
Overall Winner
ESB
'ESB’s Finance team works closely with colleagues across the organisation to produce an Annual Report which provides our stakeholders with the financial and non-financial information they need to understand ESB’s performance, business model, net zero strategy and contribution to Irish society. This award is testimony to the hard work of our people over many years to continuously raise the standards of our Annual Report year-on-year. The theme of our Annual Report this year was “Empowering the Sustainable Energy Transition”, and we put a particular focus on our disclosures around “Planet, Place and People” in advance of the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which ESB will be voluntarily applying. '
Stephen Walsh, Group Financial Performance Manager, ESB
"Dogs Trust Ireland is honoured to receive two Published Accounts Awards. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team and their commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence. Sharing the impact of our work openly with our supporters and stakeholders is central to who we are, and it’s deeply rewarding to see that commitment acknowledged in this way."
Karla Dunne, Interim Executive Director, Dogs Trust
“Sustainability reporting extends beyond mere disclosure; it represents a commitment to accountability, transparency, and alignment with the Paris Agreement targets. By realigning strategies with science-based goals and conducting a double materiality assessment, businesses can integrate emission reduction, water and biodiversity conservation, robust social and governance practices, and sustainable finance considerations into their strategic planning.
To achieve meaningful progress, organisations should also embed circular economy principles, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and enhance climate resilience. Companies that adopt this holistic approach are better positioned to drive responsible growth, create long-term value, and contribute to a sustainable global economy.”
Anthony Raivellur, Judge, Former EY and Deloitte Sustainability Professional
"The judging panel were incredibly impressed by the high quality of each report shortlisted, and the responsible teams should be immensely proud of their talent and dedication. he ultimate winner in each category stood out by exemplifying the high standards of quality that we were looking for and have set a standard that other plcs, unlisted companies and charities can aspire to "
Maeve O'Connor, Judge and Group Financial Controller , Hostelworld
“The standard of accounts continues to improve year on year with a noticeable effort for accounts to refer to risk factors and strategy achievements. The leading accounts all have unique and helpful aspects such as informative graphs and 5 year comparison tables”
Gavin O’Flaherty, Judge and corporate partner, William Fry
“It was encouraging to see sustainability approached more holistically this year. The best reports moved beyond environmental checklists and spoke about people, community, and purpose. When brands align sustainability with authentic human connection, that’s when it becomes a meaningful part of their identity.”
The full judging panel for the Branding, Communication and Digital Award:
Larry Byrne of Larry Byrne Design
Andrea Kavanagh of Resonate Design
Barbara Monahan of CUBE Design
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