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At Cogo, we believe that rested people are happy people. Our Founder and Global CEO Ben Gleisner is a big advocate for the benefits of a balanced approach to work and life, and recently shared some tips and insights on how he manages to prioritise mental and physical health, family and home life without compromising on performance in our fast-paced environment.

At Cogo, we’re united by our mission to create a fairer and more sustainable world. We’re a passionate group of people who believe in the power of collective action. And we are driven to empower and inspire everyone to be more sustainable. So, we’re starting a series where our team shares some of the changes they are making to reduce their carbon footprint, however big or small. Plus tips on how you can too.

As we continue to connect with business leaders this week as part of the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Trade Delegation to Australia, our APAC CEO Julie Lindenberg reflects on her recent visit to Australia and the urgent need for businesses to lead the change when it comes to climate action.

Cogo has announced that it is currently taking part in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s trade delegation to Australia (4-8 July) as part of a group of companies undergoing expansion into the region.

Money20/20 is the biggest conversation in fintech. It’s the event where executives, innovators and disruptors from across the world come together to shape the future of finance. This year, the Cogo team was part of the conversation. Read our blog to find out what we had to say and discover some of our key takeaways from the event.

On an individual scale, small businesses have a relatively small carbon footprint. But collectively, these businesses have a significant impact on people and the planet.

Traditionally, fintech and banking product marketing teams are constantly ideating to come up with new and innovative offerings to entice consumers. However, what if the script was flipped and customer feedback and requirements were leveraged to inform the ideation and planning of new product launches?

The UK has set a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and reduce emissions by around 40% by 2030. To meet these targets, we need everyone to take climate action, and we need to work together—individuals, governments and businesses of all sizes.

Communicating your business’ sustainability efforts could make you stand head and shoulders above the rest. Sharing this information can also positively influence others to take active steps towards a more sustainable future. Now that’s a real win-win.

Competitive collaboration is the great oxymoron of the modern business world, but a necessary one to understand in the era of triple bottom lines, environmentally conscious consumers and ambitious net zero targets. Recently, our CEO Julie Lindenberg was able to experience the immense impact and possibility of collective action first hand when she joined New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her recent Asian Trade Delegation tour. She shares some of her biggest takeaways below, including the inevitability of strategic collaboration to rebuild post-COVID economies on a foundation of conscious and responsible action.