Future-Proofing Your Business: Sustainability, Resilience, and EY's Four Futures

Future-Proofing Your Business: Sustainability, Resilience, and EY's Four Futures

April 29, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 34

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This episode explores the intersection of climate risk and business resilience with EY's Derarca Dennis, focusing on sustainability as a core operational necessity.

In this episode of Trading Up , we sit down with Derarca Dennis, EY Partner and Head of Sustainability Services for the island of Ireland, to explore the critical intersection of climate risk and business resilience. We dive deep into EY’s immersive "Four Futures" experience, which challenges business leaders to transport themselves to 2055 and rethink their long-term strategies. Derarca explains why sustainability is no longer just an environmental PR exercise, but a core operational necessity that requires breaking down corporate silos. Discover why CFOs are increasingly driving the sustainability agenda to manage supply chain risks and volatile energy costs. We also discuss the power of cross-sector collaboration, how to reframe controversial "ESG" language to focus on security and long-term value, and why there is genuine reason to be optimistic about building a future-fit economy. Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made…

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