GREEN TECH
The Amaris Group are a “Green Tech” investment fund focusing in the areas of sustainability. We actively look for investment opportunities in businesses who want to bring a technology focused approach to addressing the worlds climate emergency.
The businesses we invest in have to be at least Carbon Neutral and have a real tangible effect on helping companies and consumers alike drive down carbon emissions and become more sustainable.
Market Experience
Our board offers significant value to the companies we invest in by leveraging over 40 years experience of leading technology focused businesses in the energy, communications and SaaS sectors.
If you have a business or an opportunity to develop technology or software which could positively impact carbon emissions and are looking for investment to help you grow and develop, then we would love to hear from you.
Meet our team
Professional Team
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Hurcombe
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Pickavance
Chief Operating Officer
Chris – Chief Executive Officer
Chris Hurcombe was appointed as chief executive officer in August 2017, having previously had a very successful 20-year career in the utilities industry at Director level.
Chris is an authority on how businesses need to change and adapt to a future of constrained energy resources, global warming and evolving consumer technology expectations. He is well known and respected throughout the energy industry and his opinion is regularly sought after for industry publications.
While Chris has gained extensive experience in running several consulting businesses, he has also developed key strengths in business transformation, change management and strategy development.
Scott – Chief Operating Officer
Amaris Group founder Scott Pickavance has over 20 years experience within the technology sector, specifically in the business to business space. Scott started his career working with leading independent technology companies such as Martin Dawes (acquired by O2) Caudwell Group (acquired by Vodafone) and Project Telecom (acquired by Vodafone) before founding in 2003 the company which was ultimately transformed into Cloud Everywhere, a leading cloud and USP which was acquired in 2019 by Tela Technology Group.
Scott built up his skills base within direct sales and channel management before moving up to director level positions. Scott is responsible for the groups technology strategy encompassing products, services, applications and business intelligence.
Green Technology “Green Tech”
Why Choose Us
Sustainable Technology
Sustainable technology, also know as green technology addresses the short and long term impact of how something affects the environment.
Environmentally Friendly
Environmentally friendly products and services address such areas as energy efficiency, health, waste recycling, renewable resources and the impact on our eco systems.
Responsibility
Its imperative as a society that we take action now to address the climate emergency we currently face which has been caused by the effect of the industrial revolution and the massive increase of the worlds population and the resources we have consumed over the last 150 years.
Purpose
At the Amaris Group, we are here to help embrace and propel green technology to deliver as much climate positive impact as possible.
Sustainability
As a human race, today we have the best chance of reversing the impact we have created on the planet by leveraging all the skills and advancements we are gaining on a daily basis to strip out carbon intensive products and services and replace them with new more efficient, more sustainable solutions.
Carbon Reduction
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions combats climate change. Switching to renewable energy not only reduces carbon emissions from fossil fuels but also provides energy security.
Responsible Investing
At the heart of our investment strategy is understanding the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues at hand and how we make sure this is front and centre of any business we invest in to create positive climate impact.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our corporate social responsibility embraces the environment, our local community in Birmingham and our employees.
Our Objectives
Our aim is sustainable development and to help balance our economic, environmental and social needs. Our sustainable development consists of a long-term, integrated technology approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key natural resources.
What We Have Done To Date
Made our business “Carbon Negative” through performing our own SECR report to understand our impact on the environment and what we need to do to rebalance our carbon footprint
Introduced an electric vehicle (EV) only policy for company cars and a grant to help staff move to an EV personally
Rebalanced all our employees personal carbon footprints (outside of Scope 1 & 2 SECR) whilst delivering ongoing sustainability tips and education through Play IT Green
Provided full health care to our employees including access to Mental Health support lines and ongoing wellbeing
Provided full flexible working from home to reduce commuting emissions and improve work life balances
Focused on how we can continually help our local nominated charity
Investment Portfolio
Our green tech investments
Catalyst Digital Energy
HQ: Birmingham, England
Year of Investment: 2021
Catalyst Digital Energy are a market leading digital energy consultancy helping UK based and global enterprises with addressing energy efficiency and sustainability through energy management strategies.
www.catalyst-commercial.co.uk
Play IT Green
HQ: Manchester, England
Year of Investment: 2021
Play It Green is a simple and cost-effective way for people, businesses, schools and sports clubs to take the next step to a more sustainable future using tree planting to rebalance carbon footprints and education to drive continual ongoing positive sustainability behaviour. Learn More.
www.playitgreen.com
EaaSi Carbon
HQ: London, England
Year of Investment: 2022
EaaSi Carbon is a born in the cloud sustainability platform created to empower small to medium size businesses to start and track their ultimate journey to Net Zero. The platform has been built with AI and RPA at the forefront to provide carbon reporting and other services such as business energy switching at a fraction of the cost of its competitors whilst providing unrivalled digital integration.
www.EaaSiCarbon.com
Contact us
Free Enquiry
Address
c/o WeWork, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham West Midlands, B3 2AA
Phone
0121 764 7171
info@amarisgroup.co.uk