Our Chair Adam Whitehouse
Adam Whitehouse is the Founder and Chair of TMT First.
His company repairs, refurbishes and recycles devices to help build a more sustainable future for technology. From TMT’s headquarters in Newcastle-under-Lyme they process more than 250,000 products per year.
Adam who opened his first circular economy retail store (The Mobile Trader), in the late 90’s has spent his entire career aiming to ‘keep technology alive for longer.’
Foreword from the Chair Adam Whitehouse
Welcome to the Staffordshire Business and Environment Network (SBEN), a hub where sustainable action and circular economy principles form the core of our mission. As the newly elected Chair of SBEN and Founder of TMT First, I am thrilled to play a greater part on this journey, leveraging our shared dedication to a sustainable future.
At TMT First, we champion the circular economy by repairing, refurbishing, and recycling mobile devices, thereby extending their lifecycle and reducing environmental impact. This approach resonates deeply with SBEN’s commitment to empowering businesses in Staffordshire to achieve their sustainability goals. By aligning our methods with SBEN’s valuable resources like the Carbon Tracker tool and energy assessments, we exemplify the synergy between innovative business practices and environmental stewardship.
Transitioning to sustainable practices is a journey filled with challenges, from understanding the sometimes-complex environmental regulations to implementing cost-effective green technologies. Recognising these hurdles, SBEN is committed to guiding businesses through these complexities. We offer networking, funded support, tailored advice, and practical tools to help you measure, monitor, and reduce your carbon footprint effectively. Our aim is to transform these challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Our collective endeavour is more than just reducing carbon emissions; it’s about transforming how businesses operate, fostering a culture of repair and reuse, and driving forward the green agenda in a way that benefits both our planet and the economy. SBEN stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering insights, tools, and support to help businesses navigate their path to net zero.
In this new role, I am inspired to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessor, Judith Smith, and to elevate our impact further. My vision for SBEN is to become a leading voice in sustainability, not just for the 1,000 businesses members we aim to reach but as a model for others to follow. Key to this vision is the importance of collaboration with other initiatives, ensuring we maximize our impact without duplicating efforts. Through collaboration, innovation, and shared learning, we will drive Staffordshire’s businesses towards greater competitiveness, profitability, and environmental responsibility.
Together, we will make Staffordshire a beacon of sustainable business practices. Join us in this vital mission, and let’s create a legacy of sustainability that will resonate for generations to come.
Our Vice Chair Chris Wheeler
Chris is an experienced Cost Management and Carbon Consultant within Auditel and is a competent and experienced solution provider to many organisations. Chris brings with him 20+ years of procurement and supply chain experience.
As well as cost management, Chris is passionate about helping clients make a meaningful difference by helping them to reduce their carbon emissions. Making use of the extensive experience within Auditel, Chris can provide anything from Sustainability advice to BSI PAS 2060 accredited reports and carbon reduction plans.