The Tech Nature and Biodiversity Group explores strategies for incorporating biodiversity and nature risks into corporate practices, as well as looks at how technology can be used to prevent and measure biodiversity loss.
The Tech Nature and Biodiversity Group explores strategies for incorporating biodiversity and nature risks into corporate practices, as well as looks at how technology can be used to prevent and measure biodiversity loss. Members receive regular updates on related policy and regulations.
Objectives and purpose
The Tech Nature and Biodiversity Group aims to assist members with incorporating biodiversity considerations into corporate practices, learning more about related policy and regulation, and exploring how technology can be harnessed to prevent and measure biodiversity loss.
Who is it for?
The Group serves as a collaborative hub for all techUK members that champion or are passionate about nature and biodiversity, particularly sustainability professionals responsible for related strategies at their organisations.
Format and meeting frequency
Group members can anticipate regular email updates on relevant policies and regulations, ensuring they stay abreast of the latest developments. We also host educational sessions covering crucial topics such as what biodiversity entails and how companies can effectively prepare nature-related reports.
Working group sessions occur regularly (at least three times a year), providing a forum for meaningful dialogue and collaboration within the tech community committed to environmental stewardship.
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Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability, techUK
Lucas Banach
Programme Assistant, Data Centres, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Market Access, techUK
Craig Melson
Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability, techUK
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.
Programme Assistant, Data Centres, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Market Access, techUK
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
