Centrica to sponsor The Tech For Our Planet Programme at COP26

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Centrica partners with PUBLIC and Cabinet Office on the Tech For Our Planet challenge programme

Centrica has today been announced as the exclusive partner for the Tech For Our Planet challenge programme. Delivered by PUBLIC and the Cabinet Office, the programme will culminate in a showcase taking place at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November.

The Tech For Our Planet Programme is designed to explore and showcase how digital and data solutions can make essential contributions to the global climate effort. Selected startups will pilot and showcase solutions that are aligned to government priorities and net zero targets.

The programme covers a number of climate challenges from how technology can be used to drive more sustainable consumption within the home to supporting aquatic ecosystem protection, including ecosystem recovery and preventing biodiversity loss.

Centrica, the owner of British Gas, alongside PUBLIC, will also host a discussion on the clean energy transition amongst policymakers, experts and innovators on how to make it resilient and smarter. It will showcase how a successful energy transition rests on innovative new technologies and the growth of companies seeking to bring solutions to market.

Chris O’Shea, Centrica Group Chief Executive commented: “With one week to go before the most important climate conference in history, the scale of transformation and collective action required to hit net-zero is increasingly apparent. COP26 represents the best opportunity for tech-innovators, governments and established businesses to come together and put in place the tangible changes needed to move the dial on climate change. 

“Our partnership with PUBLIC on the Tech For Our Planet challenge programme marks an important milestone on our mission to support initiatives that give innovators the platform they need to tackle climate change. We are excited to see the startups selected showcase their game-changing solutions on the world stage and look forward to helping them bring this to consumers.”