MP praises CGI’s contribution to local and wider community
Reading firm CGI recently welcomed MP for Reading West, Alok Sharma, to their Green Park Office where he was briefed on CGI’s sustainability solutions, which are deployed from space to the sea floor.
In discussions with CGI management Mr. Sharma MP, who is also President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, was briefed on CGI’s involvement in managing Critical National Infrastructure projects, including work for the UK Government, Policing and Energy & Utilities industry.
Other topics covered were CGI’s cyber security capabilities, how the company help protect the vulnerable in society, and its work enabling sustainability from the seabed to space.
More than 900 people are employed at the Reading Green Park office.
During his site visit, Mr Sharma also met those employed on the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment scheme in the on-site café.
Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West, said: “It was a very enjoyable and informative visit.
“I learnt about the CGI 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.”
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