Eric Zie wins TechUK Presidents Award – Climate Category

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Gareth Edwards

July 16, 2024

    Technology sector trade body TechUK has recognised four pioneering industry leaders for their work in using digital innovation to effect social, cultural or economic improvements in the UK.

    In its second annual President’s Awards, the organisation chose winners who it says are “going above and beyond” to use technology for good.

    Planet

    The Planet category focuses on helping to protect and nurture the planet.  The winner is Eric Zie, CEO and founder of GoCodeGreen, a company that aims to reduce the carbon and environmental impact of digital products and services.

    Zie promotes sustainability in the digital sector by identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and energy usage, and lower costs for organisations. GoCodeGreen is also working with less-developed nations on digital transformation, finding ways to create strategies for a cleaner, sustainable digital future.

    Winners were also announced in the other categories of People, Economy, Society, Force for Good, congratulations to all the winners and nominees.

    Read more about the awards over on Computer Weekly.

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