Best Ulster Bank Podcasts (2024)

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IHG and PwC: Global Goals – is everyone pulling in the same direction? 36:18

16d ago36:18

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Catherine Dolton, Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG Hotels and Resorts; and Anouar Ouali, Senior Associate, PwC. IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,300 hotels across more than 100 countries and around 345,000 colleagues worldwide, and PwC is a multinat…

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Episode 37 | Do Wee Care or Not? – April 2024 57:40

26d ago57:40

57:40

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Hosted monthly by Ulster Bank's Chief Economist, Richard Ra…

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HAYS and GOOGLE - Is age just a number in the workplace? 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Marketing UK&I at Hays; and Lisa De Wachter, Global Brand Account Lead Food Tech, Google Netherlands - Amsterdam. In this episode, we will discuss how people in underrepresented groups can fair well in the workplace, and we specifically dive in to the issue of age – …

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Episode 36 | Confidence trick or boost? - March 2024 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Hosted monthly by Ulster Bank's Chief Economist, Richard Ra…

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GREGGS and PWC: Putting business at the heart of communities is essential for everyone 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Roisin Currie, Chief Executive of Greggs; and Jessica Garbett, Senior Manager, Workforce Consulting Team, PwC. In this episode, we’ll explore how putting business at the heart of communities is essential for everyone. We’ll also discuss some of the tough issues out there such as employing those who hav…

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Episode 35 | Back in Business - February 2024 56:13

3M ago56:13

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Hosted monthly by Ulster Bank's Chief Economist, Richard Ra…

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DANSKE BANK and GOOGLE: Workplace inclusion – why every voice must be heard 33:26

3M ago33:26

33:26

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Vicky Davies, CEO, Danske Bank and new Chair of Business in the Community Northern Ireland; and Tomas Flier, EMEA Inclusion Lead and Diversity Business Partner for Spain, Italy and Portugal, Google, USA. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into workplace inclusion – how can businesses ensure that e…

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Episode 34 | Third Party, Fire and Theft - January 2024 52:18

4M ago52:18

52:18

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Hosted monthly by Ulster Bank's Chief Economist, Richard Ra…

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ULSTER UNIVERSITY and VOICING VOICES: Creating human-centred workplaces 35:25

4M ago35:25

35:25

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Damian McAlister, Chief People Officer, Ulster University; and Ayan Said, Founder of Voicing Voices, an organisation that embeds intersectional inclusivity into its clients’ culture, policy and community. In this episode, we will discuss how employers can create a human-centred approach to people in th…

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AKQA and Suade: Designing Responsible Business with imagination, commitment and leadership 31:47

5M ago31:47

31:47

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Ajaz Ahmed, Founder and CEO of AKQA, a global design and innovation agency owned by WPP and providing ingenious solutions for companies like Nike, Volvo, Sony, Sky and even Tinder; and Diana Paredes, CEO & Co-Founder of Suade, a platform that allows financial institutions to transparently deal with the…

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Episode 33 | Downturn under construction - November 2023 49:51

6M ago49:51

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Hosted monthly by Ulster Bank's Chief Economist, Richard Ra…

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Episode 32 | Trick or heat - October 2023 40:50

7M ago40:50

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring John French, Chief Executive at Utility Regulator…

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The Lens Special: Live from One Young World Summit 11:55

7M ago11:55

11:55

In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers shares stories from One Young World Ambassadors who visited Belfast in October 2023 for the One Young World Summit. She shares who they are, where they work, what part of the world they are from, and of course why they are attending the Summit. Importantly, she gets to the nitty gritty of how they plan …

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SUEZ AND AUDI: Pioneering circular economy approaches to responsible business 36:23

7M ago36:23

36:23

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Dr Adam Read, Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer at SUEZ UK – a leading global provider of environmental solutions; and from Germany, Philipp Eder, Sustainability Strategist / Procurement Strategy, AUDI AG. In this episode, we will explore the circular economy from two very different organ…

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Episode 31 | Out of office - September 2023 40:49

8M ago40:49

40:49

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Anastasia Desmond, Assistant Economist at Ulster …

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Episode 30 | Rise and Fall? - August 2023 42:34

9M ago42:34

42:34

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Jordan Buchanan, Chief Operating Officer, Propert…

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VERIZON BUSINESS AND BAYER: When our people win, everyone wins 33:13

9M ago33:13

33:13

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tony Judd, Managing Director of Verizon Business for the UK and Ireland. Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, and we hear about Verizon’s plans for the future and how it is taking its responsibility for people and the planet to the next level. And our second gu…

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Coca-Cola (HBC) and rePurpose Global - Packaging with Purpose 33:40

9M ago33:40

33:40

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tom Burke, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at a very well-known global brand - Coca-Cola and Svanika Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO at rePurpose Global - the world's first Plastic Credit Platform. In this episode, we will explore packaging with purpose. We’ll look at how one of the wor…

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CARL FRAMPTON MBE: Men in Crisis (recorded at a live event) 15:12

10M ago15:12

15:12

In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers hands over the reins to her ex-colleague BBC's Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly, who interviews two-weight world champion boxer, Carl 'The Jackal' Frampton. Marie-Louise interviewed Carl at a recent Business in the Community event (please be aware that this episode contains background noise). …

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McKINSEY and KLM Sustainability and profitability – complement or competition? 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

Sustainability and profitability – complement or competition? This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Anna Moore, Partner at global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, and One Young World Ambassador, Robin Spierings, Project lead – The Sustainable Flight Challenge, KLM and In this episode, we will explore whether sustainability a…

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Episode 29 | When's it due? - June 2023 48:35

11M ago48:35

48:35

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Siobhan McAleer, Managing Director at The Mortgag…

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MARY MACLEOD: Visioning the future of responsible business in the UK 28:44

11M ago28:44

28:44

In this special one-off episode, we meet with Business in the Community’s new Chief Executive, Mary Macleod to discuss the future of responsible business in the UK. With a plethora of challenges for business, how can businesses not just survive, but thrive and fully meet these challenges for the benefit of people and the planet? Find out more by li…

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Episode 28 | Fiscal Hangxiety cure - Hair of the dog or cold turkey? - May 2023 55:16

1y ago55:16

55:16

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Dr Lisa Wilson from Nevin Economic Research Insti…

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BISHOP FLEMING and RECKITT Building a responsible business culture 32:30

1y ago32:30

32:30

Building a responsible business culture This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Pippa Clarke, Chair and Partner at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants – experts in accounting, audit, tax, and advisory needs; and Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact and Partnerships Director at Reckitt – a multinational consumer goods company that produces he…

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Episode 27 | The Good Friday Agreement 25 years on - April 2023 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Episode 26 - The Good Friday Agreement 25 years on featurin…

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NEXBA and TAILORED FOOD: Exploring the Ethics and Responsibilities of the Food and Drink Industry 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Troy Douglas, Founder of drinks company Nexba. The company is taking the world by storm and has already removed more than 5 billion grams of sugar from global diets, and it’s just getting started. Our second guest is Taylor Quinn of Tailored Foods, whose ambition is to be a key catalyst in ending hunge…

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Episode 26 | The world's most exciting economic zone - March 2023 45:26

1y ago45:26

45:26

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Episode 26 - The world's most exciting economic zone with M…

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ENCIRC: Climate change and environmental action to achieve net zero by 2050 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Adrian Curry, Managing Director of glass manufacturer, Encirc, and Wen-Yu Weng, Principal Consultant of Energy and Utilities Practice, PA Consulting. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore how businesses are addressing the pressing issues of climate change and environmental degradation as the UK…

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FORD: Responsible supply chain management and sustainability 35:46

1y ago35:46

35:46

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Lisa Brankin, Managing Director, Ford Britain & Ireland, and Kofi Gyamfi, Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Unilever West Africa. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore supply chain and sustainability. We discover how one of our guests, who hails from Northern Ireland has developed in her career to…

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Episode 25 | Unhappy Anniversary - February 2023 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Episode 25 - Unhappy Anniversary with Mark Magill, Senior E…

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UNUM: The Changing Face of Health 32:36

1+ y ago32:36

32:36

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Will Major, Chief Change Officer at Unum – a leading employee benefits provider that offers expert health and wellbeing support, and financial protection through the workplace. Our second guest is Madeline Debney, Co-Founder & CPO, Otto Finance, an innovative company that helps people develop the knowl…

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WELSH WATER: Can disruption be good for your business? 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Peter Perry, CEO of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Annina Lux, Senior Manager at Capgemini Invent, Head of Strategic Foresight. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore an issue that is at the heart of all businesses today – the cost of living crisis. We’ll also hear how one of our guests started life …

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Episode 24 | That's so last year with Andrew Webb - January 2023 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Andrew Webb, Chief Economist at Grant Thornton…

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FIRMUS ENERGY: The power of responsible business in the midst of an energy crisis 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Niall Martindale, CEO, firmus energy, and Luke Gibson COO of Field Energy UK. In this episode, Sarah and her guests energy in all of its forms – the demand for energy, the current challenges with the energy crisis, how energy firms are taking the responsible route despite things that are out of their c…

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Episode 23 | The Fall with Siobhan McAleer - November 2022 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Sorry, no Jamie Dornan or Gillian Anderson on this podcast.…

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AMANDA MACKENZIE: The increasing need for business as the cost-of-living bites 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

In this special one-off episode, we meet with Business in the Community’s Chief Executive, Amanda Mackenzie to discuss the challenges of the world in which we live. In particular, we will discuss the cost-of-living crisis – what’s the reality, how business can and must help and 12 calls to action that every business should consider. Find out more b…

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Episode 22 | The kindness of strangers is wearing thin - with Gareth Hetherington - October 2022 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Gareth Hetherington - Director of the Ulster Univ…

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Episode 21 | In Liz We Trus(s)t with Andrew Webb - September 2022 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Andrew Webb, Chief Economist at Grant Thornton To…

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MICHAEL MAISEY: From young offender to inspirational mentor – Ban the Box 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

19:26

In this special one-off episode of The Lens Podcast, we listen to Michael Maisey, Founder of The CIP Project, who is speaking at a Business in the Community event. Michael tells of his traumatic childhood, his life as a young offender, how kindness turned his life around, and he shares his calls to action for business about how they can break down …

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WORLDLINE: Creating a balanced future for everyone #young people #domestic abuse 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

35:04

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by James Bain, Chief Executive, Worldline which is a global leader in secure payments and trusted transactions, and Jemima Lovatt, Founder of Thrive Future CIC which is a social enterprise addressing gender equality by tackling taboos. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore how businesses can suppo…

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Episode 20 | The Cash Crunch with Sam McIlveen - August 2022 27:25

2y ago27:25

27:25

The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Sam McIlveen, General Manager at NI Jobs (NIJobs.…

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Episode 8: The road to becoming NI’s top estate agent with Eric Cairns 45:48

2y ago45:48

45:48

In this episode, we’re passing the mic over to David Menary of Colliers as he sits down with NI property legend, Mr Eric Cairns. David chats to Eric about his journey to becoming regarded as one of the most successful property professionals in the country. We’d love to hear from you, submit your questions and comments here. Stay in the loop, follow…

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FIRSTSOURCE: The Working World for Women 33:16

2y ago33:16

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Shuchika Sahay, Chief Human Resources Officer at Firstsource and Sabrina Wuersch, Product Manager Milling Solutions, Bühler Group, Switzerland. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore gender, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, championing kindness and so much more. They discuss the working…

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Episode 19 | Hiking season returns... time to head for the hill with Jordan Buchanan - May 2022 39:52

2y ago39:52

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Featuring Jordan Buchanan - PropertyPal Chief Economist We’…

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EASYJET: An ever-changing people landscape in a digital world 34:43

2y ago34:43

34:43

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Ella Bennett, Group People Director at easyJet Airline Company Limited and Leonard How, Vice President, Digitisation & Product Transformation at Citi Commercial Bank Asia-Pacific. In this episode, Sarah and her guests discuss how businesses can act responsibly in an ever-changing people landscape, and …

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Episode 7: Our Surveyor says...with Carolyn Brady, RICS 25:44

2y ago25:44

25:44

In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest, Carolyn Brady, Associate Building Surveyor, at Rider Levett Bucknall and Board Member at the RICS Northern Ireland. Carolyn chats with Errol and Jordan about the challenges the surveying industry is currently facing and how digital technologies are set to improve the day-to-day workings of Surveyors…

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Episode 18 | Under the Tractor Bonnet with Cormac McKervey - April 2022 22:41

2y ago22:41

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Under the Tractor Bonnet featuring Cormac McKervey - Head o…

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Episode 6: The value of energy with Meabh Cormacain, Department for the Economy 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

The PropertyPal Podcast is back, in this episode we’re joined by special guest, Meabh Cormacain, Energy Adviser at the Department for the Economy. Errol, Jordan and Meabh chat about the "Path to Net Zero Energy" strategy and what this means for new and existing properties in Northern Ireland. In this episode, we’ll be discussing: 💡Long-term plans f…

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Episode 17 | The Great Omission - March 2022 23:00

2y ago23:00

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The podcast that keeps you up to date with what is happening economy-wise in Northern Ireland. Telling you what you need to know but not necessarily what you want to hear. It is better to be prepared for the economic environment we are operating in and not the world we would like to be in. Last week’s Spring Statement was initially supposed to be l…

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ACCENTURE: Without nature and biodiversity, business will not exist. It’s time to be nature positive. 36:46

2y ago36:46

36:46

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Camilla Drejer, Managing Director Citizenship, Sustainability & Responsible Business at Accenture and Diwigdi Valiente, Sustainability Officer at Panamanian Ministry of Tourism, and One Young World ambassador. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore nature and biodiversity. We’ll be looking at th…

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