Beyond Veg Boxes: Inside Riverford’s Sustainable Tech Story

What happens when a company famous for its organic veg boxes applies the same sustainable mindset to IT?In this episode, Julie Bishop sits down with David Eagle, Head of IT at Riverford Organic Farmers, to explore how the business lives its values through technology, not just farming.Riverford is an employee-owned, B Corp-certified business that’s leading the way in ethical and sustainable operations. Behind the scenes, their IT team plays a huge part in reducing carbon, supporting co-owners, and making greener tech decisions every day.David shares how Riverford:🌱 Balances sustainability with performance — from eco-cooling systems to solar-powered operations.💻 Moved from refurbished to new laptops and actually reduced their long-term footprint.👩‍💻 Supports employee-owners with “10% learning time”, profit-sharing, and a culture of curiosity.⚙️ Partners with ethical tech suppliers and takes a stand when values matter more than cost.🌍 Faces challenges with big tech while still striving to make responsible choices.It’s an inspiring conversation about how IT can help people and the planet without compromising performance or business resilience.🎧 Listen in for practical insights on:Making sustainable IT choices that actually workAligning technology with company valuesEmpowering your people through ownership and learningBuilding long-term partnerships based on trust, not just priceWhether you’re a CIO, IT leader, or purpose-driven business owner, this episode will give you ideas on how to make your own IT setup more sustainable and why small decisions can make a big difference.Listen now and discover how Riverford is redefining what “IT for good” really means.Connect with Julie on LinkedInConnect with David on LinkedInVisit the IT Naturally websiteFollow IT Naturally on LinkedInConnect with Julie on LinkedIn