George Cook, Computers 4 Charity, joins Techies Go Green as Social & Community Amabassador
Techies Go Green, a movement of IT and tech-oriented companies, welcomes George Cook, Honorary Chief Executive at Computers 4 Charity, to the GO GREEN Ambassador programme as Social and Community Ambassador.
George joins other in industry experts and leaders as Michael O’Hara (DataSolutions), John Gladstone (Softcat) and Dermott Reilly (IngeniaTouch), just to name a few.
George started refurbishing computers in 1996 and worked with PM Tony Blair to set up 20 computer refurbishing projects around the UK. In 2004 Microsoft invited George to lead on its internal project supplying refurbished devices to Africa for Bill Gates. In 2021 ACER launched the Aspire Vero laptop made from recycled materials, with Computers 4 Charity as its refurbishment partner.
Today Computers 4 Charity works in partnership with UK charities such as BITC and LandAid, government and businesses, upgrading computers for re-use, giving devices a second life and delivering ESG.
The Go Green Ambassadors are be responsible for inspiring and enabling a culture of sustainability among the movement’s signatory community – now more than 300 members – as the world moves towards a carbon neutral future.
This group will raise awareness of sustainability by delivering environmental education through articles and virtual events, while motivating others to be more energy efficient through the adoption of environmentally friendly lifestyles and renewable energy resources.
They will also lead projects and develop initiatives to help reduce signatories’ environmental impact both at work and home, thus enabling and supporting a ‘think green, live green’ approach.
Our Go Green Ambassadors include:
Membership Ambassador – Michael O’Hara, Group Managing Director, DataSolutions
Programmes Ambassador – Roberta McCrossan, Group Marketing Director, DataSolutions
Sustainable Technology Ambassador – Francis O’Haire, Group Technology Director, DataSolutions
Sustainability Communications Ambassador – Allan Chapman, Managing Director, Comit PR
Sponsorship Ambassador – Dermott Reilly, CEO, IngeniaTouch
Social & Community Ambassador – George Cook, Honorary Chief Executive, Computers 4 Charity
Sustainable Energy Ambassador – Conor Daly, Customer Solutions Product Manager, ESB Ireland
Sustainability Measurement Ambassador – John Gladstone, Sustainability Lead, Softcat
“The key to bringing about real change is collective action, driven by verifiably sustainable business practices and lifestyles.”
Michael O’Hara, Group Managing Director, DataSolutions and Co-Founder of Techies Go Green said: “Our aim at Techies Go Green is to encourage and enable as many organisations as possible to create a sustainable future, not just for their own business but the wider community and the world as a whole.
“The key to bringing about real change is collective action, driven by verifiably sustainable business practices and lifestyles. However, in order to act, people need to know where to start and that’s where the education piece is so crucial. “
Joining Techies Go Green.
If you want to learn more about sustainability and what your company can do to become more sustainable, consider joining Techies Go Green. Techies Go Green is a movement dedicated to decarbonising IT and tech-oriented companies through collaborating and sharing knowledge. Membership is open to both companies and individuals within the UK and Ireland. We would love to have you join and to help you in your journey towards sustainability and decarbonisation.