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Welcome to this special series of Ibec Responds on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which supports our guide to business: Unpacking CSRD..
As businesses face increasing demands for transparency and accountability, the CSRD represents a pivotal shift in how companies approach sustainability reporting.
In this series you'll hear firsthand from industry leaders about the challenges, strategies, and opportunities they have encountered on their journey towards compliance.
These conversations offer valuable insights and practical advice to help your business meet the evolving standards.
In the fourth episode of our 'Unpacking CSRD' series, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is in conversation with David Feeney, Managing Director of Coillte Land Solutions an Chief Sustainability Officer.
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Ep. 106 / Ibec Responds
Budget 2027 – Building a Resilient Economy
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist is joined by Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, as they unpack Ibec’s latest Budget 2027 campaign – Building a Resilient Economy.
This year’s submission highlights an economic reality: Budget 2027 must balance immediate energy-driven volatility with long-term, structural transitions. Ireland is currently facing a technological and economic shift, and to thrive we must position ourselves as leading early adopters.
Gerard, Hazel, and Mourad break down the strategic steps needed to achieve this, focusing on our three critical pillars:
- Rewiring our Approach to Talent
- Driving Growth, Innovation, and AI Preparedness
- Navigating the Energy & Inflation Shock
Ep. 105 / Ibec Responds
European Business Priorities: A Conversation with Danny McCoy & Fredrik Persson
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson, discuss the priorities and challenges facing European companies over the next six months. Following the Council of Presidents meetings in Dublin, they analyse how Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU will look to foster cross-border business growth and economic resilience.