Best Ulster Bank Podcasts (2024)

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Aldermore & Kippa: Inclusive employment – how every business can open its doors 30:41

2d ago30:41

30:41

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Steven Cooper CBE, CEO of Aldermore Group. The Group is made up of Aldermore Bank plc and MotoNovo Finance Limited. Aldermore Bank provides finance to business owners, homeowners and landlords, and supports savers. It operates online, by phone and through networks. MotoNovo Finance helps people buy the…

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Welcome to The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green 4:24

8d ago4:24

4:24

An introduction to the people, the places and stories of village life in Ulster amid times of great change at the end of the 19th century. The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 1 - By the River Banks 9:44

9d ago9:44

9:44

A crowd gathers at the “horse hole” to see if Loudie McAlshinder will go through with the threat to drown himself after another row with his wife. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMaster Voices – Aileen McCahon, Roy Ferguson, Alex Morrow, Liam McCullough Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by …

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Episode 2 - The Tragedy at the Stick Brig 9:04

10d ago9:04

9:04

A river in full flood.......a group of children playing on the bridge.......the setting for a tragedy. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Janette Mckendry Voice – Wilson Logan Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.uk…

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Episode 3 - The Widow's Son 10:26

11d ago10:26

10:26

Logie and Patsy leave politics aside at the mill. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy Ferguson Voice – Alex Morrow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 39 | Conspiracy of Silence – June 2024 57:05

11d ago57:05

57:05

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 4 – Liza Lowry's Retirement 11:38

12d ago11:38

11:38

Sam Bailie has a marriage proposal in mind. Will Liza Lowry accept? Part one of a poignant love story. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMaster Voices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Matthew Warwick, Alex Morrow Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal…

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Episode 5 - ???? 11:34

13d ago11:34

11:34

Is there still a spark of interest between Sam and Liza? We've left out the episode title.....too many clues. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMaster Voices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Aileen McCahon, Alex Morrow, Jackie Morrison Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Br…

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Episode 6 - A Railway King 11:16

14d ago11:16

11:16

Episode 6 -A Railway King “Cover your ears and shut your eyes.” - advice to first time train traveller, Betty Downie. Read by Roy Ferguson Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy Ferguson Voices – Wilson Logan, Matthew Warwick, Alex Morrow, Janette McKendry, Music – Dick Glasgow Special thanks to Downpatrick and County Down Railway The Auld Meetin'…

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Episode 7 – The Sextoness 10:12

15d ago10:12

10:12

A lesson not to tangle with the formidable Nancy Carmichael. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voices – Janette McKendry Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 8 – A Village Celebrity 7:10

16d ago7:10

7:10

At home with Scobes, the village “celebrity.” Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voices – Alex Morrow, Roy Ferguson Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 9 – Scobes's Love Story 11:31

17d ago11:31

11:31

The story of Scobes and the broken five penny piece. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voice – Jackie Morrison Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 10 – A Minister and a Man 6:50

18d ago6:50

6:50

The Rev. McAllister confronts a bully. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy Ferguson Voices – Liam McCullough, Alex Morrow Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 11 – The 'Black Oaks' 9:58

19d ago9:58

9:58

The Donnigan and Gorman clans face off at the fair. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy Ferguson Voices – Liam McCullough, Alex Morrow Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 12 - 'Twixt the Cup and Lip 12:18

20d ago12:18

12:18

School master, “Fractions” can't do right for doing wrong. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voices – Matthew Warwick, Roy Ferguson, Liam McCullough Music – Dick Glasgow Special thanks to the pupils and head teacher, Dr, Judith Harper, at Derryboy Primary School The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the U…

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Episode 13 - Odds and Ends 6:14

21d ago6:14

6:14

Handy tips on sweeping your chimney. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMaster Voices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Jackie Morrison, Liam McCullough, Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.ukBy Yamal Productions

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Episode 14 – The Divinity Student 10:48

22d ago10:48

10:48

A tale of plagiarism from the pulpit. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMaster Voices – Matthew Warwick, Alex Morrow, Aileen McCahon Music – Dick Glasgow Special thanks to Rev. Chris Hudson and congregation at All Souls Church, Belfast The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yama…

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Episode 15 – Isaac Cupple's Second Wife 12:38

23d ago12:38

12:38

Three magpies; an itch in the left hand....sure signs that money and a wedding are on the way. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voice – Wilson Logan Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.uk…

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Episode 16 - The Old Precentor 'Crosses the Bar' 13:35

24d ago13:35

13:35

Humphrey Barr has a celestial epiphany on the way home on his horse and cart. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia Burnside Voices – Wilson Logan, Jackie Morrison Music – Dick Glasgow The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI production funded by the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. www.yamal.co.uk…

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Bonus Episode - about the author, Archibald McIlroy 13:22

25d ago13:22

13:22

Presented by Helen Mark Taking part: Dr. Frank Ferguson, Director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies at Ulster University Ronnie Hassard, former headmaster of Ballymena Academy and McIlroy biographer Matthew Warwick, Education Officer for the Ulster Scots Community Network and series consultant The Auld Meetin'-Hoose Green is a Yamal NI p…

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Ricoh & McKie Consultants: Creating a responsible culture – a win for business and for people 40:52

25d ago40:52

40:52

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Rebekah Wallis, Director - People & ESG at Ricoh UK – a leading provider of integrated digital services designed to create an exceptional employee and customer experience for people and teams wherever they are; and from Toronto in Canada Miranda McKie, Founder and CEO of McKie Consultants, an organisat…

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Episode 38 | Manufacturing Matters – May 2024 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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

2M ago36:18

36:18

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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M ago56:13

56:13

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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

7M 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

8M ago49:51

49:51

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

9M ago40:50

40:50

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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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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