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Green banking

How banks can help customers improve energy efficiency

The recent World Climate Action Summit at COP28 marked a pivotal moment as 121 countries committed to the Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency. This pledge aims to triple renewable energy capacity and double the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. Now, the focus turns to how to achieve these ambitious targets.

8.12.23
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Green banking

The crucial link between financial and planetary health

Climate health and financial well-being are linked on both a global and personal level. This blog explores how climate change affects vulnerable communities and economies and the role financial institutions play in mitigating the impact. We also dive into banks' role in empowering individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and consequently improve their financial well-being.

2.12.23
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How carbon insights drive customer engagement

In today's digital age and with the rise of neo-banks, customers seek more engaging and interactive banking experiences. This shift presents traditional banks with a challenge: how to retain and actively engage their customers.

1.12.23
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Harnessing the power of collective action

As we approach COP28, it’s a pivotal moment for reflection and action in the ongoing fight against climate change. The harsh reality is that individual efforts, while valuable, are not sufficient in isolation. The climate crisis calls for a unified, collective response, where individual behaviour change, local initiatives, and global movements combine into a powerful force for change.

29.11.23
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Money20/20 Vegas: Making waves in the desert!

Money20/20 USA calls itself The world's biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem. In 2023, Money20/20 Vegas was no exception as financial leaders converged to explore not only today’s but also tomorrow’s trends in innovation and ideas. Although ‘sustainability’ and ‘climate’ came up only once on the ‘official’ show agenda, there was encouraging interest in planet-friendly banking innovation, with Cogo there to push the innovation wave forward… 

9.11.23
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Project Perseus: A new era of carbon reporting for UK SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are critical in the collective fight against climate change. But without a clear pathway to measure and report carbon emissions, their potential impact is limited. It’s like navigating without a map—it’s difficult to identify the best course of action and impossible to share progress.

7.11.23
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Climate change

The climate change imperative for banks

It’s been another week of extreme weather events, with storms raging across the UK and other parts of the world. As people are increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, there is a growing desire among banking customers to understand and reduce their environmental impact.

4.11.23
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Could fintech support Singapore’s transition to a lower carbon economy?

Cogo will be on the ESG stage at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 (15-17 Nov).

31.10.23
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Carbon management

Could AI help banks lead a sustainability revolution?

In the climate innovation race, AI could be the secret sauce to getting ahead for banks that are smart enough to harness its power.

5.10.23
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American banks are lagging behind in climate-friendly banking innovation

The truth is, the leaders of the capitalist world are lagging far behind the rest of the world when it comes to climate-friendly banking innovation.

25.9.23
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Carbon management

How to set science-based targets for your business

Want to align your business with global climate goals and stay ahead of the curve? Setting science-based targets can be your roadmap to a sustainable future and business success. Keep reading to find out how.

6.9.23
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Small businesses

Cogo’s Business Carbon Manager now available on the Xero App Store in the UK

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Business Carbon Manager on the Xero App Store in the UK. Our goal? To empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to measure, reduce, and transparently report their carbon footprint.

4.9.23
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Climate change

Let’s make America GREEN again

In the climate innovation race, American banks are losing ground faster than the icebergs are melting and if they don’t mobilise fast enough, they won’t be able to catch up.

30.8.23
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Small businesses

How to accurately measure your business’ carbon footprint

Dive into our actionable guide to measuring your business's carbon footprint. From understanding reporting requirements to choosing the right tools, we'll lead you through every step.

22.8.23
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Small businesses

Explained: Carbon reporting for small businesses

The UK government's carbon reporting regulations require large organisations to report their carbon footprint. With increasing emphasis on supply chain emissions, these regulations indirectly influence SMEs. Our research revealed many small business owners are struggling to navigate this regulatory landscape. So, this blog aims to demystify carbon reporting requirements for UK businesses.

14.8.23
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How carbon accounting helps businesses save money

Carbon accounting offers a dual-benefit solution, enabling businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs. Read this blog to find out how.

8.8.23
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Small businesses

What is carbon accounting?

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure” is a common phrase in business. It means you can’t be successful at something unless that success is defined and tracked. At Cogo, we believe measuring your carbon emissions is the starting point to achieving positive impact for your business. Discover how carbon accounting can help you unlock this potential.

3.8.23
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A town planner walks into a tech company…

By embracing ‘diversity’, it’s possible to create a dynamic, innovative and inclusive work environment that thrives on the strengths and potential of each individual.

31.7.23
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Partners

Revolutionising carbon footprinting: New feedback and cues feature in the NatWest carbon tracker

NatWest, in partnership with Cogo, has implemented a new “feedback and cues” feature in its carbon tracker. Keep reading to find out how it works and how it deepens customer engagement and encourages more effective climate action.

22.7.23
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Carbon management

Understanding Scope 3 emissions: The ‘invisible’ carbon footprint

The ‘invisible’ cloud - a pragmatic approach to reducing Scope 3 emissions from cloud computing According to the GHG Protocol corporate standard, a company's greenhouse gas emissions can be classified into three ‘Scopes’. Scope 1 and 2 are mandatory to report, whereas scope 3 is mostly voluntary and the hardest to monitor. For this reason, they’re often referred to as the ‘invisible’ carbon footprint. This post delves into what Scope 3 emissions are and a pragmatic approach to effectively managing them - drawing from Cogo’s own experience with its cloud carbon footprint. TLDR: It’s easier than you think!

4.7.23
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Green banking

What Consumer Duty means for banks’ ESG strategy

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Consumer Duty comes into force on 31 July 2023 in the UK. The duty aims to set higher standards of care for customers. The new set of rules will drive a major shift in the financial services sector. In this article, we outline what Consumer Duty is, its impact on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, and how banks can meet the new requirements.

27.6.23
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Cogo announced ‘Exporter of the year’ at the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards

Carbon footprint management fintech Cogo, which works with banks to help customers measure, understand and reduce their carbon impact, has announced that it’s won in the Exporter of the year category at the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards.

9.6.23
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Cogo in action: Putting our values on show at Money20/20

Our mission at Cogo is to empower hundreds of millions of individuals and businesses to measure, understand and reduce their impact on the environment. We’re attending Money20/20 Amsterdam to spread this message and inspire the banking industry to take climate action. Discover how we plan to tell our story through our sustainable stand design.

2.6.23
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Green banking

Are climate regulations really just an invitation to lead?

The banking and finance sectors globally face broad spectrum key regulatory changes around climate. Hong Kong and Greater China are no exception with an impending tightening in regulations surrounding ESG fraud and greenwashing.

22.5.23
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Partners

Cogo X NayaOne: New partnership drives speed and innovation for banks

We’re collaborating with NayaOne to allow banks to test our carbon management solutions in a sandbox environment quickly and efficiently. Helping to drive innovation for banks.

15.5.23
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Partnering for change: SilverLining

In the second Q&A interview in our partnering for change series, we talk to Hugh Walcott: technology consultant, entrepreneur and co-founder of climate-tech startup SilverLining.eco. We dive into his personal sustainability journey, the increasingly important role digital technologies have in achieving sustainability, and how SilverLining's partnership with Cogo sets a new precedent for reducing the world’s digital carbon footprint.

28.4.23
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Cogo X Eliq: Helping banking customers make their homes more energy efficient

We've joined forces with Eliq to integrate energy data into the online banking experience and support banks and their customers as they navigate the challenges faced by climate change and the cost of living crisis.

6.4.23
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Providing sustainability insights would influence 4.6 million more UK banking customers to shop greener

People are more motivated by sustainability impact than financial savings when it comes to making greener lifestyle choices, according to new behavioural research by carbon footprint management experts, Cogo.

31.3.23
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Launch of new Cogo and Eliq partnership set to help banking customers make their homes more energy efficient

Cogo is partnering with Eliq - the experts in making sense of energy data - to inform and support banks and their customers as they navigate the challenges faced by climate change and the cost of living and energy crises.

31.3.23
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Cogo in action: Sustainable travel

Is there a way to travel the world sustainably? Could the long road be better for the environment? Can businesses support their employees to travel more sustainably? Our latest blog attempts to answer these questions, and our Cogoers share their own sustainable travel experiences.

17.3.23
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Embracing equity on International Women's Day: Cogo's commitment to diversity and inclusion

This week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day, with this year’s theme focusing on #EmbracingEquity.

9.3.23
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Changing the way 8 million people measure, understand and reduce their carbon impact

We’ve launched a new personalised ‘climate actions’ feature in the NatWest carbon tracker. Read our blog to discover how this new feature deepens customer engagement, develops carbon literacy and helps customers take more meaningful climate action.

1.3.23
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Media

10% increase in NatWest customers using Cogo data to manage their carbon footprint

20th February 2023 – The number of NatWest customers accessing Cogo’s carbon impact data through their banking app has increased by 10%, according to the NatWest 2022 annual report. The number today stands at 334,500 active users – up from 300,000 in just six months.

28.2.23
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News

Cogo to support inaugural ‘City-Tech.Tokyo’ event

Cogo will exhibit at the very first City-Tech.Tokyo innovation event from 27 to 28 February in Tokyo, Japan.

27.2.23
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News

Cogo leverages AWS Marketplace to scale cloud-based carbon management software to help lower carbon emissions

Global carbon footprint management fintech, Cogo, today announced that its carbon footprint management software is now listed on AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

7.2.23
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Cogo in action

We’re a (re)certified B Corp

We’re proud to announce that we have successfully recertified as a B Corporation and improved our B Impact Score! Keep reading to find out how.

28.1.23
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Ben Gleisner wins Most Impactful Entrepreneur at the Pacific Basin Economic Council

Ben Gleisner wins Most Impactful Entrepreneur at the Pacific Basin Economic Council - Environment Social & Governance Awards 2022-2023

16.1.23
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Climate change in 2023 - our CEOs sit down to predict the good; the bad; the ugly

We don’t need a crystal ball to predict that economies globally will likely get worse before they get better; or that energy prices and interest rates will continue to rise. But what does it all mean for the climate; consumers and banks? Emma Kisby, Cogo’s CEO UK/EU; and Julie Lindenberg, Cogo’s CEO APAC, sat down recently to discuss the themes they believe will play out over the months ahead and what it will take for us all to achieve lasting change.

21.12.22
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Partners

Partnering for change: Cogo x Xero

At Cogo, we believe that climate action is a team sport. In our partnering for change series, we sit down with some of our valued partners to talk about the importance of forging purposeful connections to help drive change, their sustainability journeys, and why collective action is key to changing the world.

12.12.22
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Green banking

Key takeaways from our webinar: How banks can play a more urgent role in the transition to net zero

Following COP27, we gathered leading sustainability experts to discuss how banks can play a more urgent role in the climate transition. Keep reading to discover some of the key insights from the conversation between Gary Kendall, Head of Climate Strategy Implementation at Natwest, Paul Watchman, Special Legal Adviser for UNEP, Jonathan Ward, Senior Carbon Impact Manager at Cogo and Madhvi Mavadiya, Head of Content at Finextra.

7.12.22
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Cogo and Tandem Bank partner to offer customers help reducing their carbon footprint

Cogo will feature on Tandem Marketplace, Tandem’s dedicated greener living hub, so customers can access the Cogo retail app which calculates the carbon footprint of everyday purchases

29.11.22
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Climate change

How business leaders can lead on climate change

As global leaders gathered in Egypt for COP27 over the past two weeks, it became clear that the only way out of the climate crisis is together. This week, as the conference is aptly followed by International Leadership Week, we’re sharing how business leaders can think beyond their teams and organisations to the communities and collaborators that will make positive climate action and goals possible.

22.11.22
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Cogo and NewDay partner to add carbon footprint insights to Bip digital credit product

Cogo partners with NewDay to empower Bip credit card customers to manage their carbon footprints. Keep reading to learn more about the partnership.

16.11.22
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Cogo in action

Our take on Money20/20 Las Vegas

Last month, the Cogo team travelled to Las Vegas to attend Money20/20, the biggest conversation in fintech. The event is all about the future of the industry, so we went to make sure climate change was at the forefront of fintech innovation.

14.11.22
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Why we can't rely (solely) on COP

Each year, the world pins its hope on the fact that the next Conference Of the Parties (COP) will deliver the action urgently needed to address climate change. The United Nations (UN) has held these conferences over the past three decades, yet the world is still headed for catastrophic warming. So as world leaders gather in Dubai for COP28, we examine whether COP is, and can be successful at driving meaningful change.

2.11.22
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Are US banks at Money 20/20 (Vegas) “lagging behind” more ‘climate minded’ banks globally?

Carbon footprint technology integrated into banking apps could drastically reduce America’s emissions - but will require ‘behavior change’ from some of the country’s biggest players.

24.10.22
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Carbon management

6 ways carbon management drives ROI for banks

Banks can use transactional data to help customers measure, understand and reduce their carbon footprint. Not only will this help drive action at scale, but implementing a carbon management strategy can help drive ROI for banks. Keep reading to find out how. 

14.10.22
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Small businesses

Unlocking Positive Climate Action for Businesses

“You can’t manage what you don’t measure…” is a common phrase in business. It means that you can't know whether or not you’re being successful at something unless that success is defined and tracked. At Cogo, we believe that measuring is the starting point for achieving impact.

29.9.22
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Can marketing do more to help tackle the climate crisis?

Do marketers have a responsibility to take climate action? Read our Head of Marketing's thoughts and discover his top tips for reducing your marketing function's carbon footprint.

26.9.22
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Cogo in Action: Taking the fast out of fashion

What do you do when you have a passion for fashion and sustainability? Cogo's Senior Brand Designer shares how she gets her fashion fix in a more responsible way. 

17.9.22
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Cogo to reach 10,000 SME and retail banking customers as part of OTP’s Startup Booster Program

OTP is the first bank in Hungary to test integrated carbon tracking solutions for SMEs

8.9.22
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Cogo partners with Xero to help small businesses take positive climate action

Cogo's new Business Carbon Manager app enables Xero customers to understand, measure, reduce and share their business’ carbon emissions.

7.9.22
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Small businesses

How to build loyalty among SME customers in the new era of digital banking

With recent demand around sustainability and the increasingly important role businesses have to play in the transition to a low-carbon economy, there is a significant opportunity for banks to lead the change and help businesses lower their carbon footprint.

6.9.22
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Cogo and Moneytree partner to help Japan transition to a lower carbon economy

Cogo has announced a partnership with fintech innovator Moneytree that will enable consumers to track the carbon emissions associated with their spending habits through their everyday banking apps, making it easier to accurately understand the impact of their spending and take meaningful action to reduce their impact on the planet.

16.8.22
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Carbon management

Why we need to talk about carbon literacy

Cogo’s research reveals that the higher someone’s carbon literacy, the greater the likelihood of them taking climate action. Read our latest report to uncover these original insights and discover how banks can improve their customer’s carbon literacy.

8.8.22
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Cogo in action

De-Cogoing our minds: The importance of rest

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.

19.7.22
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Cogo in Action: Switching to an Electric Vehicle (EV)

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.

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Tangible steps to lower your business’ carbon footprint

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.

6.7.22
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Cogo joins Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her trade delegation to Australia

Cogo announces it is taking part in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s trade delegation to Australia as part of a group of companies undergoing expansion into the region.

30.6.22
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Green banking

Cogo’s takeaways from Money20/20: What fills us with hope, what might change the world and what needs to change

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.

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Small businesses

What motivates small businesses to take climate action? And how can banks support their sustainability journey?

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.

13.6.22
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A new era of digital banking: How banks are turning what their customers want into a business advantage

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?

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How can banks support SMEs in the journey to net zero?

The clock is ticking. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Achieving these targets requires global systemic change and a collective effort from individuals, governments and businesses. In this blog, we explore the crucial role of SMEs in the transition to net zero and the support banks can provide in overcoming barriers to climate action.

16.5.22
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Climate change

How to showcase your company’s sustainability efforts

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.

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Greater Good: Collaboration over competition

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. 

9.5.22
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Climate change

Happy Earth Day again…and again…and again!

Since 1970, Earth Day has brought us all together to reflect on the natural beauty of our planet and to ponder how we can be better stewards of the only home we have. Earth Day 2022 happened exactly one week ago today on 22 April - yet seven days on, those posts are now all comfortably buried - pushed underneath a tide of ‘other’ pressing issues and the latest popular posts.

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Data

Demystifying scope 3 emissions

Measuring and reporting carbon emissions is crucial for businesses. In fact, it is the first and most important step in taking climate action. So how is it done? First, you need to classify your business's scope emissions. What’s that? Keep reading to find out.

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New Zealand trade delegation to Asia: collective climate action at the heart of opening for business

Cogo was born out of a conviction that we need to move a lot faster in terms of taking personal responsibility, and action for mitigating climate change. New Zealand’s current trade delegation, led by Jacinda Ardern, is a celebrated step towards reopening New Zealand to the world, with a focus on promoting sustainability and innovation. Our APAC CEO, Julie Lindenberg, has been on the ground to represent Cogo, connect with industry leaders and changemakers in Asia and share our message around the importance of collective action. Read her mid-trip reflections below…

19.4.22
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Climate change

5 ways ESG creates value for banks

Changing regulations, coupled with the rise of sustainable investment and conscious consumerism has put pressure on banks to be more transparent about measuring their environmental, social and governance-related risks. In this blog, we explore what ESG reporting is, why it’s important, and how a strong ESG proposition can create value for banks.

12.4.22
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Cogo to join Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s upcoming trade delegation to Singapore and Japan 

Carbon footprint tracking expert Cogo will join Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s upcoming trade delegation to Singapore and Japan from 18-25 April as part of a group of companies undergoing expansion into these two regions.

11.4.22
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Climate change

In the fight for climate action, the gloves are off!

“We were saved by a man, Brad, on a jetski who had travelled in from Ballina. [35kms away] I caught his attention by banging on a window. I was neck-deep in flood water – this was the only safe exit.”

28.3.22
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Behavioural science

Scaling a values-driven organisation - mission impossible?

Cogo set itself an ambitious goal for 2022: to hire 70+ talented people to help us change the world. We’re literally and figuratively ‘growing up’! 

22.3.22
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Small businesses

Sustainable switches to help you survive the cost of living crisis

Average UK petrol prices have exceeded 149p for the first time. Rising fuel prices paired with increasing energy prices and inflation is adding to the cost of living crisis in the UK. Below, we explore why the cost of everything is increasing, and how sustainable lifestyle changes can help people make savings.

16.3.22
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How we’re breaking gender bias at Cogo

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias. The aim is to raise awareness about gender biases, stereotypes and discrimination. And inspire people to fight for equality.

9.3.22
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Carbon management

How carbon tracking helps banks connect with customers

75% of banking customers say they want to know more about the environmental impact of how they spend their money. Banks that move beyond tracking their own emissions and empower their customers to do the same will reap the rewards.

2.3.22
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Climate change

Don’t Look Up offers three simple lessons for banks

In the Netflix chart topper Don't Look Up, an apocalyptic comet large enough to cause ‘an extinction event’ is headed for earth. Globally, popular culture has drawn a parallel between the giant mass and what scientists have been warning us about for decades: climate change. Unfortunately (yet another disturbing parallel), there's often an alarming sense of apathy around the potential for catastrophe. 

1.3.22
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Green banking

Carbon management

How banks can achieve net zero

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But how can banks achieve this objective? Find out more below.

16.2.22
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Partners

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Cogo partners with Moneythor to lower the climate impact of customers' spending across Asia

Digital banking technology innovator Moneythor has announced a partnership with carbon footprint tracking expert Cogo to make it easier for banks to provide their customers with climate conscious banking solutions, focused on the Asia market.

15.2.22
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Climate change

Is eating a plant-based diet better for the environment?

People often say adopting a plant-based diet is one of the best things you can do to help save the planet. But we wanted to know exactly how much carbon you can save from swapping out meat for plant-based foods. So with the help of Cogo’s impact experts, we explore how switching to a plant-based diet impacts your carbon footprint.

2.2.22
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Small businesses

Four important things you need to know about being a ‘Certified B Corporation’

On the fence around getting ‘BCorp certified’? Don’t know what ‘BCorp certified’ means? Unsure of the benefits? Here are four things you need to know…

27.1.22
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I rode to Sydney and saved a turtle…

How a long distance cycle trip changed my perspective on what we really need in life; how much of a threat each of us is to our own thriving and how sometimes, you simply need to slow down to speed up.

13.1.22
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Data

The climate crisis - mass measurement underpins mass action

Your carbon footprint - why it matters; what it is and isn’t; and how we measure it.

16.12.21
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News

COP26 left you disillusioned? Don’t be…

While COP26 is about cracking down, with a focus on targets and measures needed to move the needle, we can all take back control by cracking on. Here’s a quick guide on the power of perspective when the problem seems insurmountable…

16.12.21
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Harnessing the power of collective action

As we approach COP28, it’s a pivotal moment for reflection and action in the ongoing fight against climate change. The harsh reality is that individual efforts, while valuable, are not sufficient in isolation. The climate crisis calls for a unified, collective response, where individual behaviour change, local initiatives, and global movements combine into a powerful force for change.

13.12.21
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Behavioural science

Data

Cogo’s ENF: the anatomy of moving from climate (in)action to ACTION

At Cogo, we’re doing all we can to help move people on from “I know why I need to change…” to “I also know HOW - this is the direction I’ve been looking for!” The distance between these two points involves harnessing behavioural science to help people take easy, tangible and active steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Along the way, Cogo’s Ethical Nudge Framework (ENF) is a key driver of this change.

13.12.21
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Data

The climate crisis and behaviour change - improve the behaviour; shift the dial

Unfortunately, what we KNOW hasn’t yet changed what we DO. Something we often hear at Cogo is 'I want to take action, but it's hard to know what action to take'. Learn why we’re taking a behaviourally informed approach to drive climate action.

13.12.21
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News

Media

Emma Kisby takes to the TEDXKingsCross stage

Last night, 12 incredible climate leaders took to the stage at TEDxKingsCross to share their views on how we can solve the climate crisis.The lineup included climate justice activists, business leaders, award-winning journalists, and our very own CEO, Emma Kisby.

9.12.21
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Climate change

Eco-anxiety: What it is and how to manage it

Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? You’re not alone. Over 70% of 18 to 24-year-olds reported experiencing eco-anxiety in a national YouGov poll. But what exactly is eco-anxiety? And how can you manage it? Keep reading to find out.

9.12.21
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Climate change

News

Cogo Sessions: Actions to take post COP26

Feeling frustrated by our world leader’s inaction at COP26? You’re not alone. Here’s how you can channel that emotion into action and get involved in the climate movement.

9.12.21
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What’s YOUR contribution to life?

If consumers are passing the buck to big business; and big businesses are passing the buck right back to consumers...where does the buck stop? 

7.12.21
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News

Media

Climate Action Innovator Award Winners!

We’re excited to be recognised for the work we’re doing by the Sustainable Business Network. The recognition is a huge tribute to the collective effort of millions of people who trust Cogo to help them make meaningful changes to their everyday lives for a better tomorrow.

25.11.21
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News

How tech will help us shift the dial on climate (in)action

For the past month, climate change has taken centre stage as media globally reported live from COP26. Don’t believe me? Google “COP26” and you’ll get 2,780,000,000 results in just .57 seconds.

18.11.21
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News

Everything you need to know about COP26

You’ve probably heard about COP26 in the news. But what does it mean for you and your business? Here’s everything you need to know.

18.11.21
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