The sustainability of fintechs has been a long-term focus of Julia Streets MBE - founder & CEO of B2B business development, marketing and communications firm Streets Consulting - who recently joined the judging panel for 2025 RISE awards. 

Barclays has become the latest major financial institution to withdraw from the United Nations-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a...

Valued at $340 billion as of 2024, the global fintech market is expected to more than triple within the next decade, reaching $1.13 trillion by 2032. The sustainable fintech companies that stand to benefit from this growth are those that offer innovative technological solutions across multiple areas (such as payment processing, data analytics, lending services, and more) while creating a transformative positive impact on society and the environment.

n the world of consumer tech, scaling a startup requires more than a good product or a burst of early traction. Founders need expert mentorship, access to funding, and robust processes tailored to the unpredictable path of B2C growth. Tech-focused accelerator TRMNL4 recognises the unique challenges presented to founders in the consumer space and has devised a series of programmes to share their insights and connections. Increasingly, it is also using its expertise to support

ekko, a London-based sustainability fintech, has embedded this idea into its core technology, making every payment an opportunity for climate action. 

eBay may have started with a broken laser pointer in 1995, but 30 years later the digital marketplace is  pioneering a movement bigger than resale alone and has become a cornerstone of the circular economy. Alexandra Hiatt, Head of Buyer and Recommerce, spoke with Sustainable Times at Blue Earth Forum about how the company is approaching circularity and enabling small businesses and investors to do the same.

Oli Cook, CEO & Co-Founder Financial infrastructure wasn’t built for sustainability. It was built for speed, security, and scale. But...