How can you improve your eco and social credentials?

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio, we have Louise Horsefield, Head of Fundraising and Engagement at The Percy Hedley Foundation, a disability charity based in North Tyneside, and down the line we have Martin Bleasby, chief operating officer of EnergyForce, a sustainable energy company based in Beverly. And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to NE1 about its bid to renew the Business Improvement District.