Our Awards 2022 Sponsors
As a not-for-profit organisation, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange relies on the support from our sponsors to make our events and activities happen.
With gratitude to our Awards 2022 sponsors:
Johnnie Walker Princess Street
Headline Sponsor
Johnnie Walker Princes Street is the centrepiece of Diageo’s £185 investment in whisky tourism, the eight-floor visitor experience for the world's best-selling Scotch whisky, opened a year ago in the heart of Scotland's capital city.
Set over 71,500 sq ft, it takes the concept of personalisation to a scale never before seen in a global drinks’ visitor experience. Visitors on the Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavour tour will have their personal flavour preferences mapped with drinks tailored to their palate.
With more than 800 flavour combinations available in the innovative dispensation systems, one person could visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street every day for more than two years and not have the same experience twice. Over 150 diverse and talented new employees, speaking 26 languages between them, will bring to life the 200-year story.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street is crowned by two world-class rooftop bars and terrace with breath-taking views of the Edinburgh skyline, the Explorers' Bothy whisky bar is stocked with 150 different whiskies, and the 1820 cocktail bar where drinks are paired with a carefully curated menu.
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The City of Edinburgh Council
Food and Drink reception Sponsor
Lord Provost Robert Aldridge said: “Edinburgh has long acted as Scotland’s economic powerhouse, benefitting from strong trade relationships at home and abroad.
“Fuelled in part by our world-famous festivals and food and drink exports and of course our esteemed academic, legal, medical and financial institutions – our position on the world stage continues to flourish thanks to the skills and entrepreneurial spirit of our people. From small, independent businesses across retail and hospitality to ever growing creative, technology and hospitality industries, Edinburgh remains a top choice destination for start-ups, investment and trade as we work towards creating a more sustainable economy.
“Scottish exports to Ireland have continuously been strong and Irish-owned companies have long had strong exports records to Scotland. There is obvious potential for further export growth in both directions. Causeway was launched here at Edinburgh Castle back in 2016, pointing to the presence here of a significant business community dedicated to developing economic links between us, and this awards night will be an opportunity for businesses around the UK to connect and collaborate, making the most of the markets and trade opportunities available to them. It is a chance to celebrate everything businesses have achieved and continue to achieve, despite the economically challenging times they have faced. On behalf of the City I’d like to welcome every delegate to our cosmopolitan Capital City and congratulate everyone who receives an award.”
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Enterprise Ireland
Sponsor of the Irish Exporter of the Year Award
Enterprise Ireland is a valued partner of Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange. Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. They work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, they support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment.
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Invest NI
Sponsor of the Northern Irish Exporter of the Year Award
Northern Ireland construction companies have a strong reputation for delivering excellence and expertise combined with innovation and a flexible customer- focussed approach. Our companies offer expert services right across the sector from general contracting and interior fit-out to civil engineering, plus much more.
Northern Ireland’s construction sector has successfully implemented major projects around the world. Invest NI helps new and existing businesses to compete internationally as well as attracting new investment to Northern Ireland.
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CMS
Sponsor of the Scottish Exporter of the Year Award
International law firm CMS has over 5,000 lawyers across 80 offices in over 40 countries, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective.
We help organisations thrive in changing times. Through our technical rigour, strategic expertise and deep focus on building long-term partnerships, we are committed to putting our clients and their business success first.
We are focused on building strong relationships with our clients, our people, our industry sectors and wider communities.
As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
We want to ensure that we build a culture of trust, respect and support embracing all aspects of diversity and inclusion, leading the legal sector in social impact and sustainability. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.
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Jacobs
Sponsor of the Sustainable Business of the Year Award
Jacobs deliver impactful global solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world — from intelligence to infrastructure, cybersecurity to space exploration. Jacobs has 52,000 employees across 50 countries who work every day, challenging the expectations of today to reinvent the way we’ll all live tomorrow.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Sponsor of the Health and Wellbeing Award
The Royal College of Surgeons is a valued member of Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange. The Royal College of Surgeons is the oldest Surgical College in the world, driving development and advancement in key areas across healthcare. Founded in 1505, the College has been a seat of learning and advancement, pioneering modern-day medicine and dentistry for over 515 years. With just under 30,000 members across 100 countries, the College’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patients and provide the highest degree of care. Championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practices from the Edinburgh headquarters, the College influences healthcare policy across the UK.
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Anturas Consulting
Sponsor of Rising Star - Young Professional of the year Award
Anturas is an infrastructure management consultancy providing trusted support and advice on delivery of large-scale projects. ‘We help make cities healthier, happier places to live and work.’
Formed in 2017 with an ambition to raise standards in project delivery. ‘We understand the pitfalls inherent to project delivery and are well-equipped to maximise efficiencies and minimise waste.’
‘We take pride in our agility, as we believe one-size-fits-all approaches are not suited to infrastructure projects at scale. Our culture is one of continual learning — honest, respectful and celebrating difference — in order to build strong relationships with our clients, their teams and partners.’
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CodeClan Consulting
Sponsor of Innovative Organisations of the year Award
CodeClan is Scotland’s first and only award-winning and industry-led digital skills academy on a mission to help bridge the digital skills gap with courses in Software Development and Data Analysis. ‘Through our range of digital training courses, we’re helping to transform the careers of hundreds of professionals, delivering a steady pipeline of talent to our growing network of employer partners.’ The rapidly evolving digital industry impacts almost every sector in Scotland. ‘There’s a skills shortage now and we’re not wasting any time. We’re transforming careers in days, weeks, and months – not years – through our immersive courses and shorter upskilling courses.’
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