Richard Hartung

Climate Change Environmental Sustainability

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Richard is a consultant on payments strategy and retail banking with more than 20 years’ experience in financial services, primarily in Asia. He works as a freelance writer for The Asian Banker, PCN and other media. Richard has a BA from Pomona College and an MBA from Stanford University

Richard Hartung

Sep 16 2022

Going green in payments creates competitive advantage

Illuminem Voices

Environmental Sustainability · Climate Change

With more consumers showing far greater concern about climate change, it’s not surprising that payment companies have started to offer more eco-friendly cards. While some programmes seem formulaic, a few early movers have created innovative cards that really can reduce climate change. Card issuers that develop meaningful products can gain a competitive advantage.