Passion Progress
Purpose People
What’s our story?
Passion
Hi, I’m Gary. Father of five, serial entrepreneur, bee keeper, lover of nature and worried about the future of our planet and where we’re headed.
A few years ago I became frustrated with the lack meaningful options to help the UK’s 5 million SMEs - who together are responsible for 1/3 of our carbon emissions - become more sustainable.
Everything I came across either only measured carbon emissions, planted a tree or awarded a certificate. And even then they were simply too expensive for many SMEs.
I’ve put my experience of software and entrepreneurship to create Zellar - a digital platform to help smaller organisations beyond token gestures, and take real sustainability action.
Gary Styles
CEO & Founder
Progress
Together with a team of design, UX, CX, operations and marketing experts we’ve created an amazing platform.
We’ve received £600k investment from the Co-operative Bank and in December 2023 completed a successful crowdraise for a further £771k.
In Summer 2024 we launched Zellar V2.0, which makes it even easier for smaller organisations to take meaningful sustainability action across energy, water and waste. All whilst driving their emissions down and saving money.
UK-wide Momentum
4000 licences
52 Counties
17 Councils
20 Partners
Purpose
Zellar’s mission is to help 250,000 sites take action on Zellar by 2028. From SMEs, franchises, sports and recreation clubs, health care facilities, schools and councils.
How can you help us get there?
People
Team Zellar
Gary Styles
CEO & Founder
Entrepreneur, problem solver, curious about everything. Husband, father of 5, dreamer, hill walker, guitar player, bee keeper and grower of ugly veg.
Tom Ansell
Head of Product
Data nerd and sports lover, trusts the process, looking to make a positive impact.
Becky Connell
Customer Success Lead
Golden retriever in human form, obsessed with ball sports and dreams of life by the coast.
Jaume Vidal
CTO
Jaume is passionate about solving problems through technology. He is always looking at the next big thing.
Ruben Rodriguez
Head Developer
Ruben looks after our development team and keeps everything on track.
David Coombs
CFO & Co-Founder
Passionate geographer and music enthusiast. Rock singer lover of classic novels and British history. Trying to make a difference.
Advisory team
Lord Gary Porter CBE
Government advisor
Former Leader of South Holland District Council and Chair of of the District Council’s network, Gary is helping Zellar to develop solution that help councils tackle climate change, reduce costs, monitor their supply chains and track and report their progress.
Mary Fellowes
Supply chain advisor
Mary's expertise in sustainability across complex clothing supply chains is helping Zellar to develop it supply chain capabilities.
Luke Southern
Brand advisor
Award winning marketeer with over 20 years experience. Helping Zellar to shape our market proposition and brand.
Emma Greenwood
Youth climate advisor
A former young Member of Parliament for Bury and a dedicated climate advocate, Emma helps to keep Zellar up to speed with youth voice.
David Goldblatt
Sports & climate advisor
Formidable journalist, author and lecturer on sport and climate change. Advising Zellar on sustainability across grass roots sports.
Sir Andrew Cash
Healthcare advisor
Former CEO of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Andrew shapesand advancing Zellar's NHS pilot programme, .
Zellar
+ You?
We’re always looking to hear from bright people with product, sponsorship or investment proposals.
Contact us today if you think you’ve got an idea to help us achieve our mission.
Together, let's create a lasting positive impact.