Cork business named Best Sustainable Cleaning Company of the Year

Polar IceTech has been honoured as the first company in Ireland to achieve the Business All-Star Best In Class Sustainable Cleaning Company 2024 accreditation from the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation.

The accreditation is awarded to companies that demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. This includes implementing practices and policies that minimise the company’s carbon footprint, reduce waste generation, conserve resources, and promote eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Polar IceTech specialises in dry ice cleaning which uses reclaimed and recycled food grade CO2 which is carbon neutral and contains no chemicals or toxins. It has been proven to clean delicate and high value equipment in a shorter time than traditional cleaning methods and allows companies to continue their production lines without significant interruption.

The company, which is based in Midleton, is one of the only companies offering the service in Ireland on a full-time basis and has been working with businesses across a number of sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, electrical, food, and historical restoration.

Polar IceTech employs 10 people and has a customer base across Ireland and the UK. The All-Ireland Business Foundation is a national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best In Class in Irish business. The Best In Class Sustainable Cleaning accreditation places a strong emphasis on transparency and accountability in reporting sustainability efforts, including regular monitoring, measurement, and disclosure of key performance indicators related to environmental impact reduction.

Overall, the accreditation recognises companies that prioritise environmental responsibility and actively strive towards a cleaner and greener future.

Damien McDonnell, CEO of Polar IceTech, said: “We have made it our mission to change the way industry cleans and have proven to deliver positive results for the companies who have availed of the service.

“We know that many companies across all sectors are trying to improve their sustainability methods and our dry ice cleaning service will go a long way towards helping them achieve their targets as there is no waste water and no chemicals are used in the process.

“The Best In Class accreditation from All-Ireland Business Foundation is an incredible achievement for the entire team at Polar IceTech as it acknowledges the unique service we provide and I would like to thank them for the honour. We hope to continue moving forward and making a difference to companies right around the country.”

Polar IceTech has also achieved All-Ireland Business Foundation All-Star status for the third year in a row