In episode nine of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Andy Tourell, Head of Sustainable Logistics at Ocean InfinityWhat you’ll hear about in this episode: Who Ocean Infinity are and what they doThe ESG targets they have set themselves on decarbonisationThe projects they have been involved in since pioneering the use of autonomous underwater vehiclesThe fleet of unmanned surface vessels they are currently building and what this means for the future of remote survey operationsThe driver behind reducing the number of people needed to work offshoreHow the technology they are developing has to be able to deliver the services the client wants in order to be sustainableHow they are building a ship for a clean fuel system that does not yet existWhy Ocean Infinity decided to base themselves in SouthamptonCompanies Mentioned:Shackleton’s EnduranceSeabed 2030Future of Work SummitNational Oceanographic CentreSky Band RescuerDepartment of Transport, Innovate UK ProjectCode 9 SecurityShoutouts:Steve SzalayCharlotte ElkinsKey Insights From This Episode:We specialise in the development and deployment of innovative tech. And ultimately what we're looking to do is to transform the maritime industry to enable the people and planet to thrive. - AndyWe have signed the climate pledge, to be net zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of the general target of 2050. - AndyWe are currently building the world's largest fleet of unmanned surface vessels, and that's the largest fleet in terms of size of the vessel and in the number of vessels. - AndyWe've committed to remote survey operations from day one, the technology exists to go totally unmanned.  But what we need to do, and what we are doing is working very closely with regulators to work towards that transition to complete unmanned operations for that size of vessel. - AndyWe think that most, if not all activities offshore can be made cleaner, more efficient and/or safer through the deployment of robotics. - AndyAbout Our Guest:Andy is Head of Sustainable Logistics at Ocean Infinity, he is also Sustainability Commission Member at the British Triathlon Federation,Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode eight of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by ChatGPT to talk about the impact AI and new technologies are having on the future of work and what businesses, government and educators can do to ensure no one is left behind.What you’ll hear about in this episode: The impact AI is having on the world of workHow companies are leveraging AIThe importance of upskilling within an ever changing marketHow companies can benefit from the adoption of AI and other technologiesDifferent initiatives that can ensure people have the skills they need to succeed in the job marketHow educators and businesses can collaborate on upskilling the current and future workforceCompanies Mentioned:SpeechifyOcean InfinityFuture of Work SummitSouthampton City CouncilNetZero GroupCarswell GouldOttaInternational Women’s DayFI Real Estate ManagementKey Insights From This Episode:AI technology is automating many manual and repetitive tasks leading to job displacement in some areas. However, it's also creating new job opportunities such as data analysis and AI development. - ChatGPTBy adopting AI and other new technologies, companies can stay ahead of the competition and tap into new business opportunities. - ChatGPTMy take is that AI won't replace humans, but humans that don't embrace technology are likely to be left behind. - NellaWe've already started to make headways bringing key businesses as well as social enterprise together. So watch this space. - NellaShout outs:Andy TourrellAlan WilsonEd GouldAbout Our Guest:Chat GPT is an advanced AI Chatbot.Follow us on:Twitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6 Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode seven of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Jonathan Trice, Director at Omega RE to talk about the impact that ESG and EPCs are having on both businesses and consumers.What you’ll hear about in this episode: What ESG stands for and why it has been hitting the headlinesHow the increase in the level of choice for consumers means they are demanding their ethos is matched by the businesses they interact withWhy companies are working towards B Corp certification and what it means for consumersThe growing importance of ESG to investors The changes in the demands from tenants on real estate and how to adapt to thisHow the design of buildings is changing to incorporate more break out and collaborative spacesThe increase Jonathan is seeing in use of sustainable materials and technologiesJonathan’s advice on what landlords can do to improve the EPCsHow developers need to keep in mind their end client when building/renovating especially as they may be limited on what they can invest in based on EPC and ESG requirementsCompanies Mentioned:PatagoniaJLLKnight FrankHalo ARCKey Insights From This Episode:I think from a general society perspective there is a move towards more corporate accountability, where large businesses are having to prove to their customer base that they are fulfilling staff welfare, they're fulfilling their promises on sustainability. -  JonathanB Corp is a certification that companies can get that shows that they have changed or adapted the way that they do business to reflect a, a checklist of, of positive things. - JonathanIf you subscribe to the fact that tenants are your customer base, what the customer is demanding from his real estate is changing and you have to adapt to that. - JonathanThat's what I've noticed the most is you're seeing a lot of things that you would typically associate with office buildings coming through into industrial units and focusing on mainly sustainability. - JonathanYou're certainly seeing in offices a lot more sophisticated building monitoring systems and readouts that show quality of air within the building, how much is being circulated, particularly how much energy the building's consuming, and how that's being mitigated through sustainable features of the building. - JonathanSo I think in order to be truly sustainable and really focused on these things, every decision has to be looked at through a sustainability lens. - JonathanAbout Our Guest:Jonathan is the Director at Omega RE and has previously worked at both JLL and Knight Frank.Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode six of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Alex Blandford, Assistant Principal at UTC Portsmouth to talk about how community technology colleges partner with local businesses to help develop curriculums that instill key skills to the future workforce.What you’ll hear about in this episode: The different UTC sites and what they are trying to achieve within the local communityHow these colleges are fundedTheir aim to help students to consider the next steps within their careers/educationHow an ageing population and growing skills gap provides an opportunity for studentsThe STEM learning habits they teach their students Their ambition to bring UTC to Southampton and why Alex thinks this is so importantTheir primary outreach program that works to promote STEM within the local areaCompanies Mentioned:Lockheed MartinNHSIBMDSTLPWCBaker Dearing Educational Trusthttps://fi-rem.com/Southampton City CouncilGO! SouthamptonSouthampton Science ParkShout Outs:James DohertyLord Ken BarkerKey Insights From This Episode:There's actually 46 other UTCs, so 47 in total all across the country, and we've all got the same remit in that we are looking to fulfil a shortfall in the local workforce. - AlexThe easiest way to look at it is we're funded, the same as any other state school. The difference is we are backed by industry partners. - AlexWe've proved the model works and we've made UTC Portsmouth a real beacon of STEM in the local community. - AlexWe currently engage with 11 local primary schools  and we are really keen to expand that to secondary schools as our outreach program grows. - AlexAbout Our Guest:Alex Blandford is the Assistant Principal at UTC Portsmouth, a specialist STEM College. Prior to this he was Head of Department at Springfield School.Follow us on:Twitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode five of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Ben Ross, Senior Surveyor at ABP to talk about the role that Southampton port plays in bringing investment and economic development to the area and their plans to continue and grow this in the future.What you’ll hear about in this episode:The position Southampton Port is currently in and how they are trying to position themselves for the futureThe 3 core sectors that underpin ABP’s businessHow important the cruise ship business is to Southampton’s economyThe benefits for businesses exporting goods to be based in SouthamptonThe new opportunities for the area with Solent FreeportABP’s commitment to sustainability Their current port centric manufacturing developmentsThe impact that Brexit and the pandemic had on ABPWhere Ben sees future investment goingCompanies Mentioned:ABPMarchwood Industrial EstateEling WharfHorizon Cruise TerminalSolent FreeportMarine and Maritime InstituteFawley Power StationShout Outs:Prof. John BarkerKey Insights From This Episode:Southampton is the UK's number one vehicle handling port. So pre-pandemic, and numbers have fallen a little bit since then due to various issues with supply chains, but pre-pandemic, we were handling about 900,000 vehicles per year. - BenThere are great opportunities across the port and for the region. In a way, I think Freeport could be seen as the icing on the cake really. - BenABP is by far the largest landlord within our region, covering over 900 acres of land for commercial and cruise operation with an additional 875 acres for potential port expansion. - NellaABP has cut carbon emissions across the group by over 35% since 2014. - BenWe are an export port and primarily we export outside of the EU, so something like 70% of our trade is actually outside the EU.  So, I think we've been quite well sheltered from the impact of Brexit. - BenAbout Our Guest:Ben Ross is a Senior Surveyor at Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading ports group, where he has worked for just over 5 years. Prior to this he was Estates Manager at Marina Developments Ltd.Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode four of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Becky Lodge, Founder of StartUp Disruptors to talk about the support they are offering to neurodiverse individuals who want to start a businesses on the South Coast and the communities that have been created around this.What you’ll hear about in this episode:How StartUp Disruptors was formed by 9 people in a Portsmouth pubHow securing their first sponsor, Uber changed the businessHow technology has altered the way we all do business The different types of businesses Startup Disruptors helpHow they grew their online presence How important it is for them to build a sense of community, so that everyone can feel included, no matter their backgroundThe £20k Startup Prize competition they are currently running and how businesses and individuals can get involved Resources:Omega RE websiteGunwharf QuaysApex GalleryWomen in Innovation£20k Startup Prize Giveaway CompetitionPortsmouth Innovation AwardsCompanies Mentioned:University of Portsmouth Business SchoolSchool for Social EntrepreneursSouthampton City CouncilUberShout Outs:Sue TilleyAnne BodenKey Insights From This Episode: You can literally have a mobile phone and start a business. You can have a Facebook page and easily trade up to £85k - BeckyWe've helped 5,000 people to start a business since 2016.  - BeckyIt doesn't matter whether somebody wants a part-time side hustle, side gig, or to be the next Uber or Airbnb, we should have equity across the board and equality and parity. And that's what's been missing. And I think that's what makes us very disruptive. - BeckyAbout Our Guest:Becky Lodge is Founder of Startup Disruptors the #1 digital support brand and award winning business incubator for neuro-diverse early adopters, pre-startup, start-up and small business owners in the U.K. Follow us on:Twitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode three of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Steve Szalay, Operations Director at Southampton International Airport to talk about the contention that surrounded the runway extension and how they have been trying to balance the benefits to the region against any potential noise and environmental issues.What you’ll hear about in this episode:The challenges they faced in getting the green light for the runway extensionThe sustainability planning the team are doing to mitigate the noise and environmental impact of the airportThe struggle to balance the opposing views they receive with any development planningThe proposed framework for the extensionResources:Omega RE websiteCatalyst program at Southampton Science ParkAB Solar EnergyCompanies Mentioned:Southampton International AirportSouthampton UniversityOceanography CentreShout Outs:Steve ThurstonProfessor John BarkerKey Insights From This Episode:  I think we've managed to navigate a balanced way through, certainly a way which has got the support of the local population. 8,000 people wrote into the Council, into the consultation and 5,000 were supportive. - SteveWhat can we do better from a sustainability perspective? We've got quite a few initiatives going on at the airport, the first one is that we can say we're a carbon neutral airport and we're very proud of that. - SteveWe’re going to have a live airport. We have the M27 junction, the train station, so we’ve got all these things which are enormous enablers. Then we’re going to have this development site and I would love it if in five to 10 years time, we look and we see the future of flight and the future of aviation. - SteveAbout Our Guest:Steve Szaley  works as Operations Director at Southampton International Airport, where his two roles are running the airport and winning the runway extension. Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In episode two of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by George Long, Managing Director of the Land & New Homes Department of Charters Estate Agents to talk about the impact the current economic climate is having on buyer’s and investor’s confidence in the housing market. What you’ll hear about in this episode:How the current economic situation is impacting the housing market and the way people buy propertiesPublic attitude and appetite for new housing developments and regeneration projectsWhere George sees the future of investment in the South Coast going and whyWhat the rental market is currently doingRepositioning of towns and cities with the  evolution of the office following the impact Covid, and the effect that working from home has had on the office rental market.Resources:Omega RE websiteNorth Stoneham Park DevelopmentMaritime GatewayWinter Gardens DevelopmentCompanies Mentioned:Charters Estate AgentsKey Insights From This Episode: We have witnessed commercial investment ease in recent weeks. Given the political turmoil of 2022 we hope CAC stays in place, but it's obviously causing a nightmare for investors' confidence. - GeorgeUncertainty stops people making decisions, and it's not just stopping people buying houses. It's stopping people buying televisions and cars, people are genuinely worried. But, the key thing is that we haven't seen a wholesale reduction in prices yet. People are still moving and I've never known a property market where people don't move. But we're going to shift into a different type of property market. - GeorgeIf you look back historically over house price data, in Southampton over 10 years, house prices have gone up circa 40-42%. But, if you look at somewhere like Winchester, the city centre for the same period, prices have gone up 60% - GeorgeI don’t think there are wrong areas to build new build properties. It’s always been about numbers. As long as the numbers stack up on an appraisal, it's a good development to go and see. - GeorgeSouthampton in its own right is a fantastic area to develop in because you've got low unemployment and you've got fantastic facilities all around the city. - GeorgeAbout Our Guest:George Long works as Managing Director at Charters Estate Agents where he uses his expert knowledge in all aspects of new home sales and marketing to sell new homes quickly and efficiently.  Follow us on:Twitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: In the first episode of our second series of Let’s Talk South Coast, our host Nella Pang is joined by Patrick Freestone, Fund Manager at Fiera Real Estate and Ed Ellerington, Founder of Packaged Living to talk about transformational projects taking place in Southampton.What you’ll hear about in this episode:ESG initiatives and schemesWhy Ed and Patrick believe there is such a push towards the South Coast at the momentHow Fiera Estate manage their low carbon construction while still achieving BRS excellence statusSocial connections and housingHow the companies are dealing with construction cost increases and pressures to be greenerResources:Omega RE websiteToys R UsMayflower Quarter Master PlanCompanies Mentioned:Fiera Real EstatePackaged LivingKey Insights From This Episode: In Southampton we're bringing together a much wider regeneration community, which has an office element, residential element, and ideally a co-living element as well in the future. - EdWe take sustainability and the longevity of our developments incredibly seriously. We act in a really responsible way, but with a focus on resilience, long term resilience of our developments, and also engaging in local communities and stakeholders work, before we deliver our projects in terms. - PatrickWe've seen the rental market in Southampton grow around 30% over the last decade, which is around 7,000 households in 10 years. Which is huge. That's far bigger than the southeast generally. But what we also see is that there's a significant lack of good quality rental stock in the city. - EdAt the moment, we are still building, we're delivering schemes across the country. I’ts certainly got a bit trickier because of where we sit with cost creation at the moment. But it's still viable and will continue to develop  in the long term. - PatrickAbout Our Guests:Patrick Freestone works as the Deputy Fund Manager for two UK focused Opportunity Funds, where he focuses on Fund Management, Investment transactions, JVs, Development & Asset Management across Industrial, Office and Residential sectors. He is also a member of the UK ESG Committee.Ed Ellerington and Fiera Real Estate founded Packaged Living in 2018, a bespoke Build to Rent developer and operator that works across the residential property lifecycle. He started his career at the Bank of Scotland in the corporate origination team, focusing on real estate transactions.Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Let's Talk South Coast podcast with Nella Pang! This season features an incredible informative lineup of guests who share Nella’s passion for the South Coast. There are so many amazing things happening in the region, all of which will be shouted about from the rooftops on this podcast to continue to raise our global presence on the South coast. Let's Talk South Coast Podcast launched in February 2022 and it currently ranks in the top 5% of global podcasts in the world. Regular listeners will know that Nella is passionate about the South Coast and supporting businesses with their real estate decisions. She believes if we can work collaboratively together, we can all flourish. New episodes of Let's Talk South Coast will air every Wednesday. Do subscribe for updates to this podcast, and don't forget to leave us a 5* rating and a review on iTunes.Contact Nella@omega-re.co.uk for commercial real estate advice on the South Coast. Companies Mentioned: Southampton Property AssociationPortsmouth Property AssociationBournemouth Property AssociationSouth Coast Commercial Property Show www.southcoastcps.co.uk Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: On the final episode of Season 1, Nella is joined by Stuart Baker, Business Development Director and MD of Maritime UK Solent to discuss the maritime industry in the South Coast. They chatted about the key initiatives of Maritime UK Solent and some examples of innovation that are being brought forward. They touched on the Solent being a global hydrogen hub as well as why the Solent will be the beating heart of the world marine and maritime centre. Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Ocean InfinitySolent UniversityMIPIM BAR TechnologiesSubsea CraftECOsubseaABP Southampton Portsmouth International PortCarnival UKShout Outs:Brian JohnsonKey Insights From This Episode: The Solent has 340 miles of coastal land, three islands, three peninsulas, two major international gateway ports, world-leading research and training institutions and a rich maritime heritage. - NellaThe Solent offers maritime defence, maritime green, maritime training, maritime tourism and heritage, advanced manufacturing, ports, cruise sector and ​​regulation and business services. - Stuart Businesses are wanting to make the right decisions. They're wanting to make greener, more sustainable decisions, but ultimately they've got to make a profit. - StuartSolent Freeport could be a hydrogen hub for the UK, if not globally. - NellaSouthampton water has been identified by the government as an industrial cluster. - StuartFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Nella Pang is joined by Philip Broadhead, Deputy Leader of BCP Council and Chairman of Future Places. Nella and Philip discuss the merger between Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the key takeaways from MIPIM, and how BCP is tackling climate change and the evolution of high streets. In this episode they touch on what BCP has to offer investors and what the opportunities there are for development. The key insight from this episode is that people want a blend of city and nature, and BCP offers people the best of both worlds.Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Key Cities Group Homes England MIPIMBAHASkills CommissionShout Outs:MIPIM World BH Area Hospitality AssociationKey Insights From This Episode: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have huge operational efficiencies and are singing with a voice that will hopefully be recognised and bring that investment. - Philip By Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole pulling together, they are stronger with one voice. - NellaSouth Central is an economic geography that really hasn't had a voice until fairly recently. - PhilipWith the global pandemic, investors are having to reassess how they invest because it's no longer about just central London, it's about the wider region and looking for those opportunities. - Nella People want the best of both worlds. They want accessibility to all the things that they enjoy about cities and museums, theatres, culture, but also they’ve rediscovered nature, the natural environment and the delicate work-life balance. - PhilipDorset is the UK’s top area for the high growth digital businesses, second fastest growing area for startups and the third largest financial sector. - Nella Councils and local authorities haven't been very good in the past in talking to business in a way the business understands. - PhilipIt's not good enough to just talk about the climate and ecological emergency, you've actually got to put action in. - PhilipFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while sSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Nella is joined by Professor AbuBakr Bahaj, Professor of Sustainable Energy at the University of Southampton for the 8th episode of Season 1 of the Let’s Talk South Coast podcast. They talk about how rising sea levels will affect Southampton, initiatives businesses can implement to combat climate change, as well as how regions in the South Coast fare in becoming sustainable. They touch on the upcoming The International Conference of Evolving Cities. The key element from this episode is we need to not only think about reducing our emissions, but also think about our defences.Resources:Omega RE websiteShout Outs:Greenhouse Gas ProtocolGCC Performance TrackerThe International Conference of Evolving Cities Key Insights From This Episode: We have the Paris agreement, which asks the people in the world to reduce our emissions to zero by 2050, but to keep the temperature rise at 1.5 degrees centigrade. Rise of 1℃ = 3m rise in sea levels. At 1.5℃ Southampton Football Ground will be underwater. - AbuBakrWe need to not only think about reducing our emissions, but also think about our defences. - AbuBakrSouthampton and Winchester County Council are leaders in sustainabilty. The city has the Green City Charter which has created an agenda around climate change. - AbuBakr75% or more of the emissions occur in cities and 75% of the energy consumption occurs in cities. - AbuBakrBuilding on the existing strengths in environmental innovation, the Solent Freeport will support national and local ambitions for net zero by growing capacity for sustainable energy production, and improving efficiencies to raise productivity. - Nella The Solent Freeport will have a dedicated Solent Freeport Greengrowth Institute, which will provide a centre of excellence in green skills, jobs to ensure local communities can benefit from the opportunities created through environmental innovation. - Nella There is a common misconception that it is too difficult to make buildings net zero but with the correct strategies, it's possible. - NellaFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Nella is joined by Tristan Samuels, Director of Regeneration at Portsmouth City Council for the 7th episode of Let’s Talk South Coast. They discuss what developments and opportunities are happening in Portsmouth, why investors should consider Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth carbon budget. The important takeaway from this episode is that Portsmouth City Council is heavily focused on bringing forward a very ambitious, sustainable future. Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Invest PortsmouthShaping PortsmouthDunsbury ParkRediscover PortsmouthWeWorkShout Outs:Stef Nienaltowski, CEO of Shaping PortsmouthKey Insights From This Episode: The Shaping Portsmouth’s mission statement; Transforming Portsmouth Together. - NellaPortsmouth is world class and unique, it is the only island city in the UK with a rich cultural heritage. - TristanFrom 75% of Portsmouth, you can get to the city centre within 15 minutes. - TristanWhen investing in Portsmouth, you are not just buying into Portsmouth, you are buying into a world-class region. - Tristan Portsmouth was ranked as the second coolest place to live. - NellaPortsmouth City Council is heavily focused on bringing forward a very ambitious,  sustainable future. They will be the first council in the Southeast to have a carbon budget addressing the climate pressures. - NellaPortsmouth declared a climate emergency in 2019 and committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. - TristanThe evolution of the high street is a national issue. - Tristan Gunwharf Quays remain the second highest performing outlet village in the country and they are top five in Europe. You've got people who travel there from about two and a half hours away just to come down for a day of shopping or have a meal. It is a real destination. - TristanSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: In the 6th episode of Let’s Talk South Coast, Nella is joined by Brian Johnson, UK Business Development Director at BAE Systems Naval Ships, Chair of Solent LEP and Chair of Solent Freeport Consortium, and Tim Williamson, Managing Associate at Foot Anstey LLP. In this episode they dive into the Solent Freeport opportunity. The Solent Freeport will unlock billions of pounds’ worth of investment, create tens of thousands of new jobs and level up the important coastal communities on the South Coast. They discuss how the Solent Freeport can compete globally and whether there are any social and environmental impacts from the new Freeport. The key takeaway from this episode is that the Solent Freeport is looking for suitable, sustainable and high-quality investment that the South Coast can provide the skills for. Resources:Omega RE websiteFoot Anstey LLPSolent LEP Solent Freeport ConsortiumCompanies Mentioned:Dunsbury ParkCentral SouthShout Outs:Rishi Sunak, British politicianKey Insights From This Episode: Our region is a gateway region to the UK. - Brian We need to up-skill our local workforce to be doing high quality jobs in the Freeport. - BrianWith the business race, ultimately that money goes back into our councils and they can regenerate certain areas that are required in order to retain the talent on our doorstep. - NellaThe Solent has a track record in translating innovation and new technologies into commercial success. - NellaIt is not a wild west in the freeport. - TimWhat the Solent Freeport is looking for is suitable, sustainable and high-quality investment that we can provide the skills for. - BrianThere are oblique benefits for the broader business community such as an opportunity to come together, to be really galvanised, to share ideas and to discuss ideas. - TimThe spirit of cooperation for the region is what's made our application work in government. - BrianThe growth agenda and a green agenda are intertwined therefore businesses want investment that can be made in a sustainable way. - TimThe Solent Freeport is the UKs most important gateway to Europe and the global markets. It provides the closest direct access to over 70 ports globally and is a major opportunity for the UK as it seeks to develop new trading relationships. - NellaFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, trainingSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: On the 5th episode of the Let’s Talk South Coast podcast, Nella is joined by Elizabeth Corse, Scaleup Engagement Manager at Tech Nation. They discussed how the South Coast is fairing in Tech Nation’s report and what the South Coast can do to become a contender in the tech scene. They touched on diversity and climate tech as well as the ‘Oscars for Technology of Entrepreneurs’. The key takeaway from this episode is that every region has a feel, a cadence and a rhythm and in order for the South Coast to be a contender against other areas of the UK we need to double down on what makes us great.Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Starling BankFuture World SETsquared Barclays Eagle labs School of Code Southampton Science Park  BCP CouncilInspiration Space, WinchesterShout Outs:Tech Nation Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit The 200 Billion ClubTessa Clark, Co-founder & CEO of OLIOMark Walker, Ecosystem Manager at Barclays UK VenturesJane Holt, Business Development Director at University of Southampton Science ParkSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Nella Pang is joined by Philip Holmes, Senior Estates Surveyor, Group Property Real Estate at QinetiQ for the 4th episode of season 1. They chat about why aerospace and defence companies have chosen the South Coast, the QinetiQ property strategy and how important it is for landlords and investors to pay attention to a corporate social responsibility agenda. They also touch on how the pandemic has changed QinetiQ’s asset management strategy. The key insight from this episode was that it is essential to any business in the technology sector to put sustainability and the carbon zero agenda right at the top of their list.Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:BNP PariBas Real EstateVail WilliamsKingsbridge EstatesSouthampton Property AssociationPortsmouth Property AssociationShout Outs:Caleb Parker, Workbold Key Insights From This Episode: Being able to travel and experience new cultures allows you to take a different perspective and implement that into your everyday life, as well as your business life. - Nella It is essential to any business in the technology sector to put sustainability and the carbon zero agenda right at the top of their list. - PhilipBusinesses are using their real estate to attract and retain employees. - Nella We have to create an environment that will attract people to work there and not work from home. - PhilipThe pandemic has really shifted that you can't just let an office anymore, it's very much letting a space as a service. - NellaThere is the perfect recipe for strong, vibrant businesses living on the South Coast. We have amazing communications to and from Europe as well as the rest of the country and also in terms of the talent pool, we have got three cities close by and we have got some excellent universities. - PhilipKeywords: Aerospace, Defence, South Coast, Portsmouth, QinetiQFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Nella Pang is joined by Jane Holt, Business Development Director at University of Southampton Science Park. They discuss the projects and programmes happening at Southampton Science Park, why innovators are gravitating towards the South Coast and the Universities’ role in institutions like Southampton Science Park. They touch on how Southampton can attract more innovators and investors. One of the key takeaways of this episode is that businesses across the South Coast are very resilient and the sense of community pushes them to do more and be better.Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Xim Enterprise M3Research EnglandRenovosMP Caroline NokesBusiness SouthHampshire Businessnine23 Shout Outs:Laurence Pearce, CEO and Founder at Lifelight®The Catalyst ProgrammeRenovosMP Caroline NokesAngus Webb, CEO of Dynamon - AI Tools For Sustainable Fleet Procurement Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO at Business SouthFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: In the second episode of Let’s Talk South Coast podcast, Nella is joined by Peter Taylor, Senior Partner at Paris Smith LLP, Commercial Mediator and President of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. They discuss plans that the Chamber of Commerce has for the South Coast, the economic and personal disruptions of the pandemic and how Peter is committed to maintaining his support. In this episode they touch on what Paris Smith is doing to bring employees back to the office and chat about the Solent Freeport and the strategic roles businesses can play in Southampton being the largest multifunctional port in the UK.  Resources:Omega RE websiteCompanies Mentioned:Paris Smith LLPNational Oceanography Centre Ordnance Survey Hampshire Chamber of CommerceFollow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: In the very first episode of Let’s Talk South Coast, Nella Pang is joined by Southampton City Council Leader, Daniel Fitzhenry to discuss all things Southampton. They discuss why Southampton is the place to invest, how Southampton can work towards overcoming obstacles and the future of work as well as the work life balance. They touched on how Southampton is combating climate change and what support is available for businesses in the area post COVID-19. Resources:Omega RE websiteThe Participation Revolution: How to Ride the Waves of Change in a Terrifyingly Turbulent World by Neil GibbCompanies Mentioned:ABPShout Outs:Paul Smith, Southampton City Council Peter Taylor, Senior Partner at Paris SmithKey Insights From This Episode: My success has been the result of standing on the shoulders of many giants – DanielWe have the potential, we have the ability, we have the capability, we have all the raw materials, we have all the people, we have all with money and the ideas. What we are lacking is who do we want to be? - Daniel Southampton has a Rolls Royce engine and we've gotten into the habit of thinking we are a clapped-out Morris Minor on the side of the road. - DanielSouthampton is truly a global freeport – Daniel Looking back at previous case studies and the industrial revolution, thinking about how we've all gone through change and how do we adapt to it? The key is to not stagnate. - NellaWe're a very resilient region. - NellaSouthampton is a place that can really give people the work with balance. - Nella Homeworking full-stop, in my opinion, is not good for people's social environments. - DanielVery few places can offer you green open space and public parks and national parks, connectivity to the world and closeness to London but also a phenomenal business growth opportunity. - DanielKeywords: Southampton, Work-Life Balance, Port, Retail, Change Follow us onTwitter @omega_renewsInstagram @omegare.reFacebook @omegare6SponsorLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.comSponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com