Sustainable Futures: Real Conversations. Real Action.

— ABOUT THIS EVENT —

Join us for a morning of straight talk, expert insight, and real action on one of business’s biggest challenges- Sustainability.

Ulster University’s Sustainability Team invites Northern Ireland’s business community to a complimentary Business Breakfast at the award‑winning, Green Key‑certified Academy Restaurant.

This isn’t a passive briefing - it’s a conversation.

Hear from three leaders who’ve driven sustainability in their own organisations, ask the questions that matter to your business, and leave with clear, practical commitments you can put into action.

Places strictly Limited so register today!

— MEET THE PANEL —

🌿 Marie-Louise Gaile — Head of Sustainability, Ulster University

Marie-Louise leads the sustainability strategy at Ulster University, driving culture change, carbon reduction and embedding sustainability across the institution’s operations, research and curriculum.

Marie Louise is joined by two of the recently appointed Visiting Professors in sustainability and CSR at Ulster University:

🏔️ Heather McLachlan — Director for Northern Ireland, National Trust

Heather leads the National Trust’s work across Northern Ireland, stewarding some of our most iconic landscapes and heritage sites while placing biodiversity recovery, climate resilience and community engagement at the heart of the organisation’s mission.

🤝 Kieran Harding — Chief Executive, Business in the Community NI

Kieran has championed the responsible business agenda in Northern Ireland for over three decades. Appointed Chief Executive of Business in the Community UK in April 2025, he bridges the gap between business ambition and real-world accountability.

— WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE —

✓ The sustainability journeys of three very different NI organisations

✓ The practical challenges of embedding sustainability in day-to-day operations

✓ What responsible business leadership looks like in Northern Ireland’s unique context

✓ How collaboration across sectors can accelerate progress

✓ Practical actions your business can take — starting this week

— WHO SHOULD ATTEND —

This event is designed for business leaders, managers, sustainability leads and anyone with responsibility for, or interest in, how their organisation approaches environmental and social responsibility. All sectors welcome.

— PRACTICAL DETAILS —

📍 The Academy Restaurant, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast BT15 1ED

⏰ 8:30am – 10:00am (arrival from 8:30am; panel begins 9:00am)

☕ Complimentary breakfast provided

🌿 Hosted in a Green Key certified venue

Organised by the Ulster University Sustainability Team. For enquiries contact [email protected]

Please note that photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent. This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including but not limited to publications, campaigns, social media, our website. Please contact the event organiser in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity. Our approach to GDPR.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ulster University Belfast Campus (Academy Restaurant), 25-51 York Street, Belfast, United Kingdom

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