We are delighted to announce that Lauren Franklin, our Chief of Staff at IPG Energy, has been shortlisted for the Business Green Women in Green Business Awards for the ‘Clean Technology Innovator of the Year 2024’. This prestigious nomination is a testament to Lauren's contributions to our company and the broader green economy.
About the Award
The Business Green Women in Green Business Awards honour the women and companies leading the way in sustainability and green technology. With over 420 individuals and 80 innovative companies nominated, including; Laing O’Rourke, Balfour Beatty, Barratt Developments PLC, UK Infrastructure Bank, Network Rail, Northern Powergrid, Hitachi Energy and Vattenfall, these nominations have been shortlisted across the awards categories and celebrate those individuals working to make the UK’s green economy more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable.
Key Achievements Under Lauren’s Leadership
Under Lauren’s leadership, she has led and delivered amongst other achievements; a comprehensive campaign to translate our technology into a highly-anticipated product and position fuel-agnostic power as a credible solution, significantly enhancing our industry presence and opening doors for thought leadership opportunities. Secured crucial strategic partnerships and investments including a successful £1 million crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, which set a benchmark for other climate tech start ups. And played a pivotal role in expanding our team by 40% as well as fostering a culture of transparency and innovation. Her leadership as Chief of Staff has prepared us for substantial growth in the coming years.
A Message from Our CEO, Toby Gill
"Lauren’s nomination for the Women in Green Business Awards is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and impact. Her ability to unite diverse stakeholders and drive our mission forward has been instrumental in our success. At IPG Energy, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions diversity and supports women in leadership roles. Lauren embodies these values, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements."
Lauren's Perspective
Reflecting on her nomination, Lauren says, "I am proud to be a non-founding member of C-Suite before the age of 30 at a company delivering an innovative solution to the net-zero challenge for hard-to-bate sectors. Being shortlisted for this award is a significant recognition of my journey and the support I've received from my network and colleagues. More importantly, I hope it inspires other women to step into leadership roles across the industry."
We are proud of Lauren and her accomplishments. Her nomination is a celebration of the progress we are making at IPG Energy and our commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable future.
