West Indian cricketing icons, Kieron Pollard and Dinanath Ramnarine have concreted their commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions with the establishment of their start-up GoElectricTT.
In February 2024, the duo signed a contract with the International Development Bank (IDB) to provide support funding for the GoElectricTT initiative, through which they will engage corporate entities to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) as an important part of the solution to reduce emissions and move closer to targets contained in the Paris Agreement.
Pollard and Ramnarine believe that the younger generation will be the ones to act, and lead change through their buying power that will influence policy and result in definitive action.
The Millennial, Gen Z and Generation Alpha are acutely aware that making the right conscious choices today, is a key factor to averting the looming environmental and economic crisis.
The reduction of GHG emissions requires such emissions to be accurately measured, with cohesive strategies to decarbonise in a collaborative and pragmatic way.
Pollard and Ramnarine’s sustainability drive extends to their investment in Blewcoast, a firm specialising in certified emissions measurement, accounting, and reporting.
The firm’s focus is very much connected with this demographic of future leaders, and the future of work. As the world negotiates its way through the energy transition, Blewcoast has a cadre of highly skilled individuals in the fields of accounting, assurance, environmental sciences and engineering to support decarbonisation.
“This is about sustainability and securing the future for the next generation”, said Pollard.
“Unless we take immediate and deliberate action to tackle climate change and confront greenwashing, our children will face a bleak future of rising temperatures, rising sea levels, food insecurity and resulting economic decline.”
Ramnarine, who has had a lengthy involvement with youth through sports said, “This is a turning point for decarbonising global industries. Blewcoast is totally in sync with our objectives to build awareness and drive solutions to address the Global carbon reduction challenge. We are proud to be part of this, where sport, accounting, environmental scientist and energy expertise collaborate as one team, with one common objective. As with cricket, it takes a team with the right skills, clear strategy, and flawless execution to win, our win is for global sustainability.”
Commenting on the partnership, Joel ‘Monty’ Pemberton, Co-Founder and Chairman of Blewcoast said, “What gets measured, gets done. As with sport, it takes teamwork to win, our win is global decarbonisation in a sustainable and pragmatic manner. As leaders, our actions will speak louder than our words, and it is our duty to leave our planet in a better place than when we got here. Kieron and Dinas sporting leadership skills, complements Blewcoast’s existing skills anchored from Trinidad & Tobago’s energy industry, which is global powerhouse in the natural gas, LNG, Methanol, Ammonia and Steel industries. As humans, we share this common challenge, and we can all win through powerful collaboration, understanding the need for pragmatism through this journey, will result in positive outcomes for humanity.”
Frank Teelucksingh, Co-Founder of Blewcoast said, “The journey to reduce GHG is a shared one; from small community initiatives to collaboration across borders. It is in this spirt that we welcome Kieron and Dinas to the team. Their journey to help create a better world is our journey as well. This collaboration will help expand our engagement with communities across the globe especially with the younger generation whose future we shape today.” (blewcoast.com)
