Tusk and ekko collaborate, enabling businesses to integrate conservation features and support African projects using ekko’s infrastructure.
The African conservation company Tusk and the UK-based embedded sustainability fintech company ekko are collaborating to allow banks, retailers, and payment processors to incorporate new conservation-centric features into their offerings.
Businesses can now support a portfolio of African conservation projects that ekko and Tusk have curated as part of their relationship, while also utilising ekko’s infrastructure to reach their end customer. The portfolio includes a variety of projects from 13 different countries with a range of specialisations. It comprises:
- anti-hunting
- technology for conservation
- neighborhood-based conservation
It also contains programmes that help some of the world’s most endangered animals, such as mountain gorillas and pangolins.
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One such effort is CLAWS, which uses technology to save nearby livestock and conserve lions without endangering the lives of the animals. Since 2014, the organisation has contributed to lessening conflict between humans and predators by working on science-based programmes. Now that ekko and Tusk have contributed, the charity will have more support to help with this crucial endeavour.
The Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association, Zimbabwe’s Painted Dog Conservation, and the South African vulture conservation group VulPro are among the other initiatives in ekko and Tusk’s portfolio. Moreover, the two businesses are dedicated to enhancing conservation initiatives together. Consequently, this aids in the preservation of vital habitats, the defence of endangered species, and the prosecution of the illicit wildlife trade. They also encourage environmental education and strengthen local communities in the process.
A significant step towards sustainability
The CEO and co-founder of ekko, Oli Cook, discussed the alliance and said, “The significance of this partnership cannot be understated in the context of the sustainability movement.” The complicated interdependence of wildlife, unspoiled environments, and native populations is a fundamental component of the world ecosystem. We both share Tusk’s dedication to preserving and nourishing our world.
Cook went on, “Fintech can play a really exciting part in our worldwide effort to become more sustainable. One of the biggest issues confronting the whole community might be drastically changed by joining forces with the amazing staff at Tusk to implement sustainability into every payment.
Executive director of Tusk Dan Bucknell said of the collaboration, “Tusk is thrilled to join forces with ekko.” We all have the same goal in mind: to make significant, long-lasting effects. effects that are advantageous to Africa’s varied wildlife as well as its lively population. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in our ongoing dedication to the continent’s enduring history.
Finally the founder of Tusk, Charlie Mayhew OBE, continued, saying, “It’s exciting to see the growing potential of embedded fintech’s role in funding conservation.” This collaboration holds a lot of promise. As we move towards a sustainable future for companies and customers, we are excited to work with ekko.
