Greenly, a carbon accounting startup, has secured a $52 million Series B funding round led by Fidelity International Strategic Ventures. This comes two years after a $23 million Series A, and the startup states that this new funding establishes them as a global leader in a market primed for significant growth. This growth is being driven by new regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the recent US requirement for public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions. The funding round also included new investors such as BGV, Move Capital, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and HSBC, along with existing partners like XAnge and Energy Impact Partners, as well as Brian Halligan, Co-Founder and Chairperson of HubSpot. Greenly utilizes generative AI to streamline the collection of large corporate datasets from various software sources and automates analytics using its own user-generated learning. The startup has 2,000 customers worldwide and counts companies like BNP Paribas, AXA, and L’Oreal as partners in promoting decarbonisation across their wider ecosystems.
Currys has teamed up with WelcoMe to launch a pilot program aimed at enhancing in-store accessibility for customers with disabilities. This partnership marks Currys as the first tech retailer to collaborate with WelcoMe and is taking place in conjunction with Neurodiversity Celebration Week. The initiative involves a purpose-built web app that allows shoppers with disabilities to register an in-person store visit online. By filling out a quick form specifying any specific needs related to their disability and their estimated date and time of arrival, stores are notified in advance to prepare and accommodate those requirements. The tool also provides retail partners with guidance and best practices for accommodating individuals with specific disabilities. The trial will be rolled out across 20 Currys stores in the Birmingham region as part of the pilot program.
Worldplay’s Global Payments Report 2024 highlights that the UK is experiencing a surge in digital wallet adoption, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. By 2027, digital wallets are expected to account for half of all e-commerce spending in the UK, totaling £203.5 billion. The report also projects a significant increase in the usage of digital wallets at UK points of sale, more than doubling from 14% to 29% of transaction value over the next three years. This equates to a total transaction value of £493 billion by 2027. While digital wallets emerged in the late 1990s, the pandemic has accelerated their adoption globally. Pete Wickes, General Manager of EMEA at Worldpay, notes that consumers are not only embracing digital wallets but are revolutionizing the payments landscape. The pandemic, combined with advancements in digital wallet technology in recent years, has led to a significant rise in adoption, offering both convenience and ease of use for consumers.
The funding round also included new investors, such as BGV, Move Capital, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and HSBC, along with existing partners like XAnge and Energy Impact Partners, as well as Brian Halligan, Co-Founder and Chairperson of HubSpot. Greenly leverages generative AI to streamline the collection of large corporate datasets from multiple software sources and automate analytics using its own user-generated learning. With 2,000 customers worldwide, the startup has collaborated with companies like BNP Paribas, AXA, and L’Oreal to promote decarbonisation across their wider ecosystems. Greenly’s latest funding round solidifies their position as a global leader in a market that is seeing increased adoption due to new regulations requiring corporations to report greenhouse gas emissions.
Currys has partnered with WelcoMe to launch a pilot program aimed at enhancing in-store accessibility for customers with disabilities, making them the first tech retailer to collaborate with WelcoMe. The initiative, which coincides with Neurodiversity Celebration Week, involves a web app that allows shoppers with disabilities to register their in-person store visit online. By providing information about their specific needs related to their disability and their estimated date and time of arrival, stores can prepare and accommodate those requirements. The tool also offers retail partners guidance and best practices for accommodating individuals with specific disabilities. The trial will be rolled out across 20 Currys stores in the Birmingham region to improve the shopping experience for customers with disabilities.
Worldplay’s Global Payments Report 2024 reveals the UK’s growing adoption of digital wallets, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. By 2027, digital wallets are expected to make up half of all e-commerce spending in the UK, totaling £203.5 billion. The report also predicts a significant increase in the use of digital wallets at UK points of sale, more than doubling from 14% to 29% of transaction value over the next three years, totaling £493 billion by 2027. While digital wallets have been around since the late 1990s, the pandemic has accelerated their adoption globally. Pete Wickes, General Manager of EMEA at Worldpay, highlights that consumers are not just embracing digital wallets but are driving a revolution in the payments landscape. The combination of the pandemic and advancements in digital wallet technology has led to a significant rise in adoption, offering convenience and ease of use for consumers.