Optty and Ekko Partner to Make Sustainable Payments Easier for Businesses
Optty, a globally certified B Corp payment infrastructure platform, and Ekko, a sustainability platform for banks and payment companies, have joined forces to simplify the offering of sustainable payment methods to businesses at scale. This collaboration allows financial institutions and their customers in retail, mobility, or travel sectors to track carbon emissions through their payment experience. Consumers can now see the impact of their purchases on the climate and environment and take action by supporting certified environmental projects.
Consumer demand for transparency and informed spending choices is on the rise. According to a GlobeScan survey, 63% of consumers consider climate change a serious issue in 2023 (up from 49% in 2003) and 72% want more information on how companies are making their products more environmentally friendly. This growing awareness emphasizes the need for large-scale sustainable solutions. Ekko and Optty are working together to bring knowledge and action on sustainability to users worldwide and seamlessly integrate it into their daily payments.
Retailers can now utilize Optty’s global payment platform and add Ekko’s real-time sustainability resources to their current payment methods. The platform provides access to local payment methods in over 140 countries worldwide. Activating the service with a single click, which can be done within minutes, will make insights into CO2 footprint widely available at checkout. Consumers also have the option to support leading environmental organizations through micro-donations, making sustainability a simple, seamless part of their daily shopping.
The product is being rolled out globally to retailers today and has already been integrated into a growing number of payment processes, allowing consumers to shop perfectly in line with their values.
Oli Cook, CEO, and co-founder of Ekko, states: “This partnership is a significant 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 partnering with Optty, we make it easier than ever for companies to track carbon footprints. They have the option to offset them without extra complexity or disruption. Together, we turn everyday actions into positive impact.”
Steven Ritchie, interim CEO of Optty, adds: “Optty was built to simplify payments and give merchants more control, flexibility, and choice on how they integrate and accept payments. Sustainability is a natural extension of that evolution. By collaborating with Ekko, we empower businesses to deploy a powerful, climate-conscious payment solution that enhances 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 practices, we are proud to take the lead in making sustainable payments the new standard.”
Through the partnership between Ekko and Optty, businesses of all sizes worldwide can now offer a simple, effective way to integrate sustainability into payments without disrupting their existing structure.
For more information on the Ekko and Optty partnership, visit ekko.earth or optty.com.
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About Ekko:
Ekko provides a sustainability-focused technological platform for banks and payment providers, offering their customers real-time CO2 tracking to gain insight into the ecological footprint of their purchases and the ability to make micro-donations to leading environmental organizations such as Tusk, RSPB, and Conservation International.
Ekko is seamlessly integrated into daily payment activities, making positive climate action accessible, impactful, and rewarding. Trusted by global brands such as Volt, Primis, and Stubben Edge, Ekko seamlessly fits into existing payment systems, making climate-conscious spending effortless.
For more information, visit www.ekko.earth, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About Optty:
Optty is a global payment infrastructure platform for PSPs, gateways, acquirers, and orchestrators that provides immediate access to over 135 payment partners in 140 countries and 120 currencies through a single integration. Optty enables partners to deliver payment innovation at scale to their merchants, allowing them to add local payment methods in nine different payment options. Optty’s simplified API integration requires no further development to enable payment methods, saving thousands of development hours for both partners and merchants. Offering a 3-level hierarchy structure for partners out of the box provides transparency and control over integration for merchants. Partners and merchants have access to key features such as reporting, onboarding, transaction monitoring, and customizable checkout widgets to deliver a superior consumer experience.
Optty offers limitless ways to pay with unparalleled simplicity.
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In conclusion, the partnership between Ekko and Optty represents a significant step towards making sustainable payments more accessible and integrated into everyday business operations. By empowering businesses to track and offset their carbon footprints seamlessly, this collaboration paves the way for a more environmentally conscious approach to payments on a global scale. To learn more about this innovative partnership and how it can benefit your business, visit the Ekko and Optty websites and explore the possibilities of sustainable payment solutions.
