Around 300 councils have declared a climate emergency. Councils are taking action to reduce their own carbon emissions and working with partners to tackle the impact of climate change on their local area. As councils focus on local economic recovery, many are also considering how this will be greener and more inclusive. How can councils, cities and regions collaborate with tech suppliers to create greener, thriving places?
The Royal Society concluded that digital technologies are essential in helping us meet net zero, cost effectively. While the Greening government: ICT and digital services strategy 2020-2025 sets out targets on the improvement of management of resources and waste, and the procurement of sustainable technology and digital services. So, how does this strategy, alongside the Social Value Act apply to local government?
In this webinar we will better understand how councils are planning to meet net zero, how they are measuring and capturing environmental data, and the impact on public procurement. As local government increasingly includes sustainability requirements in tenders, how can SMEs be equipped to support councils tackle the climate change crisis not disadvantaged by requirements? What emerging technologies can help councils meet their green ambitions, and how can local government and industry better collaborate to solve one of the biggest societal challenges we face?
Speakers confirmed to date:
- Ella Grant, Managing Director, Advice Cloud & techUK Climate Council
- Emily Bolton, Climate Change Officer, Cambridgeshire County Council
- Gavin Marshall, Sustainable Procurement Manager, Surrey County Council
- Manish Malhotra – Associate Vice President – Head of UK Public Sector, Infosys
- Georgina Maratheftis, Associate Director, Local Public Services, techUK
Further speakers and agenda to be confirmed.
For any questions regarding booking please contact Tracy Modha. Alternatively please contact the team below for any general queries.
Georgina Maratheftis
Georgina Maratheftis
Georgina is techUK’s Associate Director for Local Public Services
Georgina works with suppliers that are active or looking to break into the market as well as with local public services to create the conditions for meaningful transformation. techUK regularly bring together local public services and supplier community to horizon scan and explore how the technologies of today and tomorrow can help solve some of the most pressing problems our communities face and improve outcomes for our people and places.
Prior to techUK, Georgina worked for a public policy events company where she managed the policy briefing division and was responsible for generating new ideas for events that would add value to the public sector. Georgina worked across a number of portfolios from education, criminal justice, and health but had a particular interest in public sector transformation and technology. Georgina also led on developing relationships across central and local government.
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techUK provides opportunities for members to showcase climate tech innovation. Members are invited to speak at events, contribute to reports, write blogs, run webinars, and take part in podcasts that support their environmental action. We strive to amplify the sector’s commitment to sustainability. To discuss how we can support you, please visit our Climate Action Hub and click ‘contact us’.
