Seasons Greetings from Techies Go Green

2024 has been a milestone year for Techies Go Green! We’ve grown from 400 to over 600 members, hosted our first live event, and revealed plans for our exclusive online platform, launching in January 2025 (stay tuned!). Thank you for your continued support as we build a more sustainable future together.

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As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to reflect on the progress made in 2024 and incorporate sustainable choices into your celebrations and the year ahead. Let’s lead by example and inspire collective action on climate change in 2025.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year,

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The Techies Go Green Team ??

ESG Autumn Summit 2024

We were delighted to exhibit at the 2024 Autumn ESG Summit and see familiar faces as well as new ones! Congratulations to our members Donal Quinn from ENSO and Ciarán Hughes CFP? of Ethico for their successful talks on how to improve ESG effectively and divest from fossil fuels.?

Green Ocean Coffee Restores 450 Oysters

On November 8th, Techies member Green Ocean Coffee by Watermark Coffee , in partnership with Howth Yacht Club, introduced 450 native oysters across 30 new oyster gardens located within the club's waters. These oysters, known for their natural ability to filter water, are expected to enhance water clarity, enabling more sunlight to reach the seabed. This process supports the growth of underwater habitats and helps to strengthen marine biodiversity.

Vyta Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Techies Go Green member, Vyta , is proud to announce the release of its FY2023-24 Sustainability Report, highlighting its steadfast commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence. The report details Vyta’s efforts to minimise environmental impact and advance the circular economy, uphold ethical business practices while supporting client sustainability goals, prioritise employee wellbeing and professional growth, and contribute to thriving, resilient communities. This latest publication reflects Vyta’s achievements, ongoing progress, and forward-thinking strategies for a more sustainable future.

Green Machine Computers Goes People and Planet First

At Techies Go Green, we are proud to spotlight our member Green Machine Computers Ltd , who was recently verified by People and Planet First, an organisation stewarded by the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF). This globally recognised verification brings together a network of enterprises that share a collaborative approach to accelerating a people and planet-centric economy.

Green Machine Computers embodies these values by addressing both social and environmental challenges. Through their innovative work, they donate laptops, phones, and tablets to local charities and schools, helping to bridge the digital divide. At the same time, they actively promote IT recycling at both domestic and commercial levels, reducing e-waste and fostering a circular economy.

Almost Half of Companies Have no Sustainability Plan

According to a survey of Techies Go Green members, almost half of companies have a formal sustainability policy or strategy in place. Our research involving 41 business and technology professionals, found that 39% are developing a formal sustainability policy or strategy. Almost three-quarters of respondents (73%) said sustainability is very important in their company’s overall strategy and some 63% include sustainability criteria when selecting partners or suppliers. Despite this, 29% of technology or business leaders surveyed do not currently track their carbon emissions and 32% track them but have not set specific targets.

Read the full article: https://www.techcentral.ie/almost-half-of-companies-have-no-sustainability-plan

Welcome to Our Newest Members

Seasons Greetings to Techies Go Green's newest members from?Frielle, Green Bikes, EcoVerify, Gamma, Adoptive Technologies, Flexion Solutions, and Mavarick AI.?We're delighted to welcome our newest members from Ireland and the UK and look forward to supporting future sustainability efforts.

Join Techies Go Green

If you and your business is interested in Joining Techies Go Green, sign up here —Membership is FREE. Join 600+ other organisations who have come on board and be a part of a greener future. Techies Go Green is a?CLG nonprofit organisation.