Our Awards 2023 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 2023 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 Scotsman
Media Partner
The Scotman's newspaper is a renowned and longstanding publication that has been a prominent voice in Scottish journalism for over a century. Founded in the early 19th century, the newspaper has played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and providing comprehensive coverage of national and international affairs.
Known for its insightful reporting, in-depth analysis, and commitment to journalistic integrity, The Scotman's has garnered a loyal readership across Scotland and beyond. Its broad range of topics includes politics, business, culture, sports, and more, catering to a diverse audience with varied interests.
As a trusted source of information, The Scotman's continues to be a valuable asset in fostering public discourse and understanding, making it a vital part of Scotland's media landscape.
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The City of Edinburgh Council
Food and Drinks Reception Sponsor
The City of Edinburgh Council is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living in Edinburgh through a wide range of services and initiatives. The council enriches the city's cultural life, supports economic development, and encourages community engagement. Through these efforts, the City of Edinburgh Council strives to create a thriving and inclusive community, benefiting all individuals in the city.
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Invest NI & Northern Irish Connections
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 attract new investment to Northern Ireland.
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Anturas Consulting
Sponsor of the Sustainable Business 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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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh & Surgeons Quarter
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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Fuel Change
Sponsor of Rising Star - Young Professional of the year Award
Fuel Change engages the next generation within the workforce to drive a positive transition to net zero.
Too many organisations see net zero as important but not urgent; as a cost rather than an opportunity. But the next generation are increasingly voting with their feet. They want prosperity with a purpose, and they want to work for organisations who think the same way. By unleashing this talent, often hidden talent, sustainability can become a force for good, organisations can thrive, businesses can become better.
Their unique Fuel Change Challenge programme tasks the next generation to find the solutions. The Workplace Challenge, the College Challenge and the Schools Challenge invite the participants to take on a real-world climate challenge, collaborate on a solution, and present it. Everyday businesses and the next generation who power them don’t want to stop the world and get off. Fuel Change is helping them change the world so they can stay on.
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ESB
Sponsor of Innovative Organisation of the Year Award
ESB has been Ireland's foremost energy company since their establishment in 1927. They are driven to make a difference by achieving zero carbon emissions by 2040. Their commitment to providing clean, affordable and reliable energy directly supports the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9 and 16.
They are a strong, diversified utility operating right across the electricity market: from generation, through transmission and distribution, to supply. They also work in other related sectors where they can make a difference, including telecommunications, electric vehicle charging, home retrofits and more.
ESB, believe that electricity is a social good that should be accessible and affordable for all. They also believe in acting with integrity and transparency, protecting the world around us and creating an inclusive and flexible culture that protects and empowers people. Across our diverse range of businesses, we use our capability and expertise to develop smart and sustainable energy solutions to tackle climate change, one of the biggest challenges facing society today.
By delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable solutions for a zero-carbon world, they continue to transform lives and enable social and economic progress and change.
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Enterprise Ireland
Sponsor of Irish Exporter to Scotland of the Year Award
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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