Techies Go Green Launches Go Green Ambassador Programme
Techies Go Green is a not-for-profit movement of IT and tech-oriented companies committed to decarbonising their businesses
Its Go Green Ambassadors will be responsible for inspiring and enabling a culture of sustainability among the movement’s signatory community
The Techies Go Green movement now has more than 250 members
Techies Go Green, a movement of IT and tech-oriented companies committed to decarbonising their businesses, today announces the launch of its Go Green Ambassador Programme.
These Go Green Ambassadors will be responsible for inspiring and enabling a culture of sustainability among the movement’s signatory community – now more than 250 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.
The 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
Circular Economy Ambassador – David Dorling, Chief Sales Officer, Prime Computer
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.”
Techies Go Green also has a partnership programme which encourages greater engagement and collaboration among the community by allowing member organisations to promote their own sustainability services and products.
These organisations are listed in a directory of Go Green partners which provide solutions to aid greater sustainability and green business practices. They are also promoted via the Techies Go Green website, newsletter and webinar series.
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.
“Techies Go Green – led by our Go Green Ambassadors and Go Green Partners – plugs this gap, providing companies with the knowledge and direction around how they can be more environmentally friendly. Together, we can share experience, lead change and drive impact.”
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About the Go Green Ambassadors:
Membership Ambassador – Michael O’Hara, Group Managing Director, DataSolutions
Michael joined DataSolutions in 1993 as CFO and became Managing Director in 2000. Since taking the helm, Michael has grown the team, increased its customer base, boosted its financial performance and established it as a leading IT distributor in Ireland and the UK.
Programmes Ambassador – Roberta McCrossan, Group Marketing Director, DataSolutions
With over 20 years’ experience in B2B marketing, Roberta leads DataSolutions’ marketing & PR strategy and oversees the design and execution of go-to-market programs and marketing initiatives to fuel the company’s growth across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainable Technology Ambassador – Francis O’Haire, Group Technology Director, DataSolutions
As one of DataSolutions founding members, Francis has decades of experience in the IT industry. He is a proven thought leader with vast experience in both the technical and commercial aspects of the IT industry and a true technologist with a unique understanding of the needs of the channel and end users.
Sustainability Communications Ambassador – Allan Chapman, Managing Director and founder, Comit PR
Allan has 30 years of experience helping technology-oriented organisations grow their business through strategy-based PR and marketing communications. Allan has consulted with more than 100 technology-oriented companies.
Sponsorship Ambassador – Dermott Reilly, CEO, IngeniaTouch
Having run his own food packaging and distribution business since 1979, Dermott Reilly became increasingly frustrated by wastage and inefficiency in the food supply chain. From 2010 to 2016, he focused on building the world’s most innovative network of 1000+ nanotechnology labs and engineering specialists, a channel of experts which now underpin NanoLandGlobal. He is a co-founder of Climate Arks, a solution to return dead zone regions of the ocean to pre-industrial fish levels.
Circular Economy Ambassador – David Dorling, Chief Sales Officer, Prime Computer
David is an experienced commercial business leader, digital business strategy consultant and board adviser, with a background in technology, software and services at start-up, SME and corporate businesses. David has managed business development, sales, marketing and communications, and product management organisations across a range of industry sectors. Chief sales Officer at Prime Computer, a Swiss manufacturer of Sustainable IT.
Sustainable Energy Ambassador – Conor Daly, Customer Solutions Product Manager, ESB Ireland
Experienced (20+ years) commercial business leader with a background in technology, software, innovation, and growing start-up business units. Passionate about sustainability and environmental issues, Conor believes that there are better ways to conduct business; one that is good for people, the planet, and the bottom line.
Sustainability Measurement Ambassador – John Gladstone, Sustainability Lead, Softcat
John has a wide range of experience within the IT sector working across various technologies, services and logistics. Since joining Softcat John's concentration has been developing supply chain services to support customer needs and demands.
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.