EML’s Change for Good Initiative Will Eliminate 25 Million Pieces of Plastic From FinTech

By Associated Press 30 July 2020, 12:00AM

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2020--

EML PAYMENTS LIMITED (ASX: EML) (‘EML’) aspires to comparatively cut plastic consumption by the weight of 56 elephants, 10 humpback whales, 1,250 lions and the height of 5,000 giraffes across its global portfolio by 2023.

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EML change for good Environmental Initiative - Elephant (Photo: Business Wire)

change for good https://www.emlpayments.com/sei/ will play a crucial role in EML’s strategic blueprint for the evolution of sustainable digital, mobile and virtual payments. The removal of 25 million pieces of plastic from Financial Technology will give the company’s customers and consumers a broader selection of the latest alternative eco-solution payment options.

“Our passion for social purpose is anchored in taking a big issues approach which aligns perfectly with our culture’s desire to inspire change at local and global levels. Social impact is just as much a priority as business impact. At the end of the day, reducing plastic is the right thing to do, people expect us to do it and as an employer, people are attracted to great companies that care about the future of our planet as much as the future of payments,” commented Tom Cregan, EML’s Managing Director & Group CEO.

"Accomplishing an industry-leading reduction in the impact on the environment will speak volumes about our courage in reshaping FinTech's eco future from the inside out. Remaining true to our values on this journey, the global team is focused on leading by example with this achievable social thrive and behavioural change movement. We ensure our ethical suppliers have environmental certifications and memberships in place. So, across the board, we are adopting change for good," explained Kristen Shaw, EML's Group Chief People & Culture Officer.

EML's change for good pillars of success embrace:

  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Philanthropic Philosophies
  • Volunteering Culture

About Us

At EML we develop tailored payment solutions for brands and their customers to make lives simpler. Through next-generation technology, our portfolio of payment solutions offers innovative options for disbursement payouts, gifts, incentives and rewards. We're proud to power many of the world’s top brands and process over $18 billion in GDV each year across 28 countries in Australia, EMEA and North America. Our payment solutions in 25 currencies are safe and secure, easy and flexible, providing customers with their money in real-time. We know payments are complex, that’s why we've made the process simple, smart and straightforward, for everyone.

We encourage you to learn more about EML Payments Limited, by visiting: EMLpayments.com

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CONTACT: Richard Anderson, Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML)

[email protected]

+61 458 011 203

KEYWORD: AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA EUROPE AUSTRALIA UNITED KINGDOM

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT MOBILE/WIRELESS FINANCE SOFTWARE

SOURCE: EML PAYMENTS LIMITED

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By Associated Press 30 July 2020, 12:00AM

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