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October 17th at the Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin

Its Time To
Act!

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Learn about the steps to measure, manage and reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

Find out how to upskill your team and foster a sustainability culture in your organisation.

Join us for an intensive day of learning featuring leading names in sustainable business practices, followed by panel discussions, one-to-one meeting opportunities with industry experts, and a must-attend interview with renowned author and sustainability activist Paul Hawken.

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Don’t Miss Our Content Packed Event

  • Get The Skills You Need To Lead Your Company’s Decarbonisation Process

    • Grow Your Expertise on how best to plan, manage and reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

    • Learn how to upskill your staff and foster a sustainability culture in your organisation.

    Kickstart Your Sustainability Journey With Our Easy To Follow Climate Action Roadmap

    • We will introduce our step-by-step Climate Action Roadmap and our ongoing information supports.

    • Learn how you can use our Partner Network of experts to help you with its implementation.

    Meet The Techies Go Green Community, Build Connections, And Explore Collaboration Opportunities

    • Network with the community in our coffee dock room and meet likeminded people in a wide range of business sectors.

    • Learn about our new online community hub where you can access exclusive Techies Go Green support material and network with members on the hub to ask questions and search for tips.

    Understand Key Trends, Identify Threats And Discuss Opportunities In Our Lively Panel Sessions

    • Stay ahead of increasingly strict environmental reporting regulations.

    • Learn about energy-efficient practices and renewable energy options to reduce operating costs.

    • Identify emerging trends and market opportunities to take proactive steps to gain a competitive edge.

    Meet Expert Solutions Providers That Can Help With Your Decarbonisation Activities

    • Attend our Lightning Talk sessions and learn about sustainability technologies and services

    • Arrange one-to-one meetings in our break out spaces to discuss your sustainability needs.

Having a climate transition plan is no longer optional.
Your investors and customers will demand it.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. Mark your calendar and register today. Places are limited for this event!

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Get The Information You Need To Get Started

This event is a great opportunity to get stuck in and learn from leading sustainability experts. Participate in our panel discussion sessions where you can put your questions to the experts. Get the information you need to:

  • Upskill your team and foster a sustainability culture.

  • Measure, plan and tackle your greenhouse gas emissions sources.

  • Identify opportunities to gain a competitive advantage for businesses that take climate action.

  • Improve waste management and embrace the circular economy.

  • Set actionable and measurable goals to avoid greenwashing claims.

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Who Is This Event For?

This event is an ideal opportunity to get the information you need to lead change in your organisation.

  • Techies Go Green signatory members

  • Senior management, executive level and middle management

  • Sustainability Leaders

  • ESG Managers

  • Pioneers wishing to introduce climate action policy in their businesses

Paul Hawken, renowned environmentalist and author, specializes in sustainability, climate action, regenerative business, and carbon reduction strategies.

Be Inspired And Motivated By Paul Hawken

We will be joined by Paul Hawken, renowned author, activist and founder of project drawdown, a non-profit dedicated to researching when and how global warming can be reversed. Paul is a best-selling author, who has written eight books, as well as dozens of articles, op-eds, and other papers concerning the environment, the ethical responsibility of business, and social justice.

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Turn Good Intentions Into Concrete Actions

We will launch our Techies Go Green Climate Action Roadmap. Learn about our easy to follow step by step guide which helps you set out your strategy and implement a successful decarbonisation process in your organisation.

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Find The Right Solutions

Join our 10 minute Lightning Talk sessions where product and service providers will showcase sustainability solutions and support services. Follow up with one to one meetings in our break-out space.

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Build Connections & Explore Collaborations 

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members of the Techies Go Green community. Build connections with a network of like-minded of individuals from wide range of industry backgrounds.

Introducing Our Event Speakers

Paul Hawken, renowned environmentalist and author, specializes in sustainability, climate action, regenerative business, and carbon reduction strategies.

Paul Hawken

Renowned Author, Activist and Founder of Project Drawdown

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Philip Connolly

Associate Director in KPMG Sustainable Futures

“Raquel Noboa representing Fifty Shades Greener, driving sustainability education, climate action, and ESG consultancy for businesses and communities in Ireland”

Raquel Noboa

Founder & CEO Fifty Shades Greener

“Donal Quinn leading Enso, providing carbon tracking, sustainability strategy, and environmental impact solutions for businesses in Ireland”

Donal Quinn

Founder & CEO, Enso Initiatives

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Dr. Ciaran O’Carroll

Sustainability Consultant at Change by Degrees, Lecturer in Sustainability Leadership at Technological University Dublin

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Jenny Latimer

Techies Go Green Channel Ambassador, Head of Alliances & Operations at Highgate IT Solutions

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Sarah Blake

Sustainability Consultant | B Corps | Carbon Literacy | Climate Education

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John Gladstone

Techies Go Green Sustainability Measurement Ambassador, & Sustainability Lead at Softcat PLC

Paul Hawken, renowned environmentalist and author, specializes in sustainability, climate action, regenerative business, and carbon reduction strategies.

“This is a watershed moment in history where all of humanity has come together, whether we realize it or not. The heating planet is our commons. It holds us all. To address and reverse warming requires connection and reciprocity. It calls for moving out of our comfort zones to find a depth of courage we may have never known.”

Excerpt from the book Regeneration By Paul Hawken

Visit Regeneration.org

Getting There


Address

The Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC)
Taylor’s Lane, The Liberties,
Dublin 8
Ireland, D08 YPP9

 

Please Note: In recognition of our climate responsibilities, we encourage everyone attending to use public transport for all or part of their commute. Where a car is needed for part of your journey, there are a number of park and ride facilities available connecting to the Luas Red Line service which has a stop nearby. Car parking spaces are very limited at the Guinness Enterprise Centre venue.

  • The nearest street tram service close to the Guinness Enterprise Centre is the LUAS Red Line which stops at James which is about a ten minute walk to the GEC event venue.

    Visit LUAS Red Line Map>>

    LUAS Red Line Stop When Coming From Outside Dublin (South)

    James Stop - Use this stop when travelling from the south west into the city including from the Luas stop - Red Cow Park & Ride>> facility next to the N7 or the Luas stop Cheeverstown Park & Ride>> facility or the Tallaght Park & Ride>> facility.

    LUAS Red Line Stop When ComingFrom - The City Centre, Busaras Bus Station and the main Train Stations

    James Stop - Use this stop when travelling from the city centre or from the Luas stops next to the railway stations - Houston Station>> for all trains from the south and west or Connolly Station>> for all trains from the north or connecting to the Connolly Station DART>> suburban commuter line or the Busaras Central Bus Station>> for all major bus routes.

  • The nearest bus stops are:

    Stop 1940, James Street, James's Gate

    Stop 1997, James Street, James's Gate

    It is a five minute walk from this stop to the Guinness Enterprise Centre.

    To plan your bus route and see a map visit Transport For Ireland>> and enter the above bus stop options as your destination.

  • There are a number of options when travelling from Dublin Airport listed HERE>>. You can connect with the public transport LUAS Red line from a number of stops in the city centre. The major points are:

    For O’Connell Street go to Abbey Street just off O’Connell St. to reach the Abbey St. Luas Red Line stop.

    For Connolly Station>> the Luas Red Line stop is just outside the station.

    For Houston Station>> the Luas Red Line stop is just outside the station.

    Plan A Route

    Alternatively plan your public transport route using the Transport For Ireland>> planner

  • There is very limited car parking at the Guinness Enterprise Centre.

    Where a car is needed for part of your journey, there are a number of park and ride facilities available connecting to the Luas service which has a stop nearby. Car parking spaces are very limited at the Guinness Enterprise Centre venue. See the Luas Red Line guide above.

    Nearby parking options:

    Thomas Street Parking (10 minute walk)

    4 Oliver Bond St, Usher's Quay, Dublin

    53.343812, -6.280170

    Google Maps Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/r69rqHcJquM3sdiN9

    Google's Recommended Walking Directions To GEC - https://maps.app.goo.gl/N61dMsS1tDUpqdDa6

    ESB Car Charging - St John's Rd W, Saint James, Dublin 8>>

    Please Note: Car parking and charging locations provided here are suggestions only. Please consult Dublin City maps for a more extensive list of options. Parking and charging at these locations is done at owners risk.