Optty, a B Corp-certified global payments infrastructure platform, and ekko, a sustainability platform for banks and payments companies, are partnering to make it easier for companies to offer sustainable payments at scale.
Through this partnership, financial institutions and their customers in retail, mobility or travel can track carbon emissions through their payment experience. Consumers can see the impact of their purchases on the climate and nature, and take action by supporting certified environmental projects.
Consumer demand for transparency and informed spending choices is growing. A GlobeScan survey found that 63% of consumers will consider climate change a serious issue by 2023 (up from 49% in 2003) and 72% want more information about how companies are making their products better for the environment ( source ).
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This growing awareness underscores the urgency for sustainable solutions at scale. That’s why ekko and Optty are partnering to bring sustainability education and action to users around the world, seamlessly integrating it into their everyday payments.
Merchants can now leverage Optty’s global payments platform and add ekko’s real-time sustainability tools to their current payment methods. The platform provides access to local payment methods in over 140 countries worldwide. Simply activate the service with a single click, which can be done in minutes.
This partnership will redefine payments: through Optty’s extensive partner network of programs, gateways, PSPs and acquirers, carbon footprint insights will be made broadly available at checkout. Consumers will also have the option to support leading environmental organizations through micro-donations, making sustainability a simple, seamless part of everyday shopping.
Oli Cook , CEO and co-founder of ekko , said: “This partnership is a huge moment for the future of payments. Consumers want to make more sustainable choices, and businesses are looking for ways to support them in meeting that demand. By working with Optty, we’re making it easier than ever for businesses to track their carbon footprint and have the option to offset it , without added complexity or disruption. Together, we’re turning everyday actions into positive impact.”
Steven Ritchie , Interim CEO of Optty , added: “Optty was built to simplify payments and give merchants more control, flexibility and choice over how they integrate and accept payments. Sustainability is a natural extension of that evolution. By partnering with ekko, we are enabling businesses to implement a powerful, climate-conscious payments solution that increases customer engagement while supporting the planet and making a real impact. As a B Corp certified company committed to advanced financial technology and responsible business, we are proud to be leading the charge in making sustainable payments the new standard.”
Through the partnership between ekko and Optty, businesses of all sizes, anywhere in the world, can now offer a simple, effective way to integrate sustainability into payments without disrupting their existing structure.
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ekko provides a sustainability-focused technology platform for banks and payment providers, offering their customers real-time carbon tracking to gain insight into the environmental footprint of their purchases, and the ability to make micro-donations to leading environmental organisations such as Tusk, RSPB and Conservation International.
