Sustainability
We bring members, government and regulators together to accelerate sustainable growth, support the UK's net zero transition and help the technology sector reduce its environmental footprint. Our focus:
- Building sustainability partnerships
- Shaping sustainability policy
- Supporting the sector's own net zero transition
Helping organisations turn sustainability ambition into action.
We bring members, government and regulators together to help the technology sector reduce its environmental impact while enabling decarbonisation across the wider economy.
Our members engage on the issues shaping the future of sustainable technology, from net zero and the circular economy to responsible business conduct, biodiversity and supply chain transparency. Through dedicated working groups, events and policy engagement, we help organisations navigate regulation, share best practice and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
We're committed to helping our members, our sector and all other industries reach net zero. As a signatory of the Race to Zero campaign, we have pledged to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero before 2050. Our work is informed by research including Digital Sustainability 2035 and Tech Towards Net Zero, helping demonstrate the role technology can play in achieving climate goals.
This programme sits within our wider work on Climate and Sustainability, bringing together policy, evidence and industry expertise to help shape what comes next.
Influence sustainability policy
We work with government and stakeholders to shape policy and regulation that reduce risk and cost across the tech sector, covering ESG disclosures, supply chain due diligence, human rights, nature and biodiversity. We help the sector engage constructively with regulation while supporting practical, lower-cost pathways to decarbonisation and sustainability.
Access sector insight
We help organisations stay ahead of emerging regulation, policy developments and sustainability trends. Through reports, briefings, events and expert insight, members gain practical guidance to help them adapt, comply and grow.
Build strategic partnerships
We've built a diverse community to help organisations across the sector with their net zero transition, from measurement and reporting to implementation. We create opportunities to showcase technology that supports carbon reduction, circularity and human rights goals.
Join the programme
Join our community helping accelerate the UK's net zero transition through technology. You'll influence policy, access sector insight, build valuable partnerships and contribute solutions that support decarbonisation, resilience and sustainable growth.
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Programme specialists
Meet the team
Craig Melson
Associate Director - Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation. Prior to joining techUK he worked in public affairs and policy has an avid interest in new and emerging technologies. Craig has a degree in Ancient History from King’s College London and spends his time watching Watford FC and holding out hope for Half Life 3.
Elisabeth Sullivan
Sustainability Policy Manager
Elisabeth joined techUK in November 2025 as Sustainability Policy Manager within the Climate, Environment and Sustainability team. Leading on the programme's nature and biodiversity work, she also keeps members informed of policy and regulatory developments across the circular economy, corporate sustainability disclosures, chemicals and minerals, human rights, and the international climate policy landscape, as well as supporting techUK's government and political engagement on climate. Elisabeth’s professional background spans public affairs and policy roles in both trade bodies and consultancy, with a focus on sustainability and resilience across the digital and infrastructure sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in International Social and Public Policy from the London School of Economics, where her dissertation examined government policy responses to the climate crisis in the South Pacific.
Joshua Turpin
Senior Programme Manager - Telecoms & Net Zero
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024. In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties. Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.