Reading West MP, Alok Sharma, visited IT and business consultancy firm CGI in order to see how the firm supports the local community.

Mr Sharma, the latest President of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, visited the offices in Green Park, Reading, on Friday, February 11.

During the visit, Mr Sharma met with professionals from across the UK operations of the firm, including President of CGI in the UK and Australia, Tara McGeehan.

Mr Sharma learned about CGI’s involvement in managing Critical National Infrastructure projects, including work for the UK Government, Policing and Energy & Utilities industry.

The organisation has also recently started working with WorkFit, the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment programme, and during his visit Mr Sharma met with some of those employed through the scheme in the on-site café. 

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Above: Michael Herron, Senior Vice President for Central Government & CGI’s Global lead for Net-Zero alongside Mr Sharma and Tara McGeehan

 

Mr Sharma, said: “It was a very enjoyable and informative visit to CGI.

“I learnt about their support for the Down’s Syndrome Association WorkFit employment programme, tech sustainability programme to tackle climate change and work on the smart meter rollout.

“I was also pleased to meet an organisation in my local constituency which puts a priority on being a responsible business, both in terms of supporting the local community and the wider environment.” 

Tara McGeehan said: “As a major employer in the Reading area and an active member of the COP Business Leaders Forum, it was great to meet with Alok in person to discuss our local community activities and what responsible businesses can do for a more sustainable world.

“We were able to share our sustainability plans here at CGI to reach net-zero by 2026 in the UK and how we are enabling clients achieve their plans through digital technology.”