Recording of ESG Opportunities and Challenges webinar available

On 14 January 2026, the Ulster Society hosted a webinar on the latest Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) landscape, and the challenges and opportunities this brings for chartered accountants in business. 

This webinar explores how ESG is influencing corporate strategy, performance measurement and stakeholder trust. The speakers discuss the growing responsibilities of finance professionals, the skills required to navigate ESG effectively, and how chartered accountants can add value in an increasingly sustainability-focused business environment.

Speakers

Judy McElroy, Head of Sustainability & Environment, NIE Networks Ltd
Fiacre O’Donnell, Sustainability Director, Encirc 
Helen Donaldson, Group Director of ESG, Graham Group
Chaired by David Smith, Finance Director, Firmus Energy

A recording of this webinar is available to view, for free and on demand, HERE

A copy of Judy McElroy's slides is available HERE
A copy of Helen Donaldson's slides is available HERE
A copy of Fiacre O'Donnell's slides is available HERE