AK Compass Podcast

In the new AK Compass Podcast episode, Karolina Czako and Ágnes Gárdonyi talk with Irén Márta, Managing Director of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary, about her journey into sustainability leadership, the Race to Zero campaign, and how companies can stay committed to net zero and circular economy goals beyond compliance. We also touch on global examples from Costa Rica to China, and why Irén remains cautiously optimistic that even if we do not reach all our goals, we have already avoided the worst outcomes and must keep aiming higher.Net zero targets are everywhere, but what does it really take for businesses to move from ambition to action?

In this episode, Karolina Czako and Ágnes Gárdonyi talk about Karolina’s experience visiting Trieste as a multi-day destination, not just a one‑day stopover. She highlights the city’s seaside atmosphere, historic center, Roman ruins, Roman Theatre, and Miramare Castle by the sea perfect for a relaxed day trip or half‑day outing.She also explains how easy it is to add Slovenia into the mix: Ljubljana, Predjama Castle, Postojna Cave, and Lake Bled can all work as day trips or short stays from a Trieste base. At the same time, she points out infrastructure issues in the region: limited and often overpriced nighttime transport from the airport, plus cross‑border connections into Slovenia that can feel fragmented or infrequent.For a smoother trip, she suggests treating Trieste as a base, planning transport in advance, allowing extra time for connections, and avoiding the temptation to rush everything into a single day. This city and the region are  truly multicultural and special, best explored over several days.