Zero: Sustainable Money App

Did you get in before Xmas? We just sent out our final batch of Waitlist invites before Christmas. Were you one of the lucky 200? If not, don't panic, keep your eyes open on Mon 30th when we'll send out the next batch of invites. For a chance to be in, you can visit your Waitlist status page, link available in the email you received when you first joined the waitlist. You just need to get your position above 500 by 30th by inviting some friends using your unique referral link, Don't forget to let us know in a comment whether you chose land, sea or sky 😉?

Were you one of the lucky 100? We've just released Zero to the first 100 people on our waitlist💥  These people either signed up early or earned points through referrals and social media engagement to move up the queue. The Zero Sustainable Money App is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, but you won't be able to sign up unless you've joined the waitlist and received an invite code email. Soz. This waitlist launch is a big moment for us. We've been live with friends and family for a couple of months making sure that everything works but this is the first time that we've opened our doors to people we don't know personally. 😱 We'll be inviting the next batch of people from the waitlist soon and throughout early 2025 ahead of our full launch. So don't hang around, if you want to get early access to Zero and benefit from our enhanced Community Share Options offer, join the waitlist now at https://lnkd.in/e2PDyGHs.

Need some last-minute sustainable Secret Santa inspiration? 🎄 On Friday, we had our annual sustainable Secret Santa gift swap (& steal). Here’s how it works: everyone picks a number out of a hat, and that determines the order in which you choose a gift. The higher your number, the more choices you have. When it’s your turn, you can either steal a gift that someone has already opened or open a new one. There were some great gifts and plenty of stealing, so we thought we'd share what some of our staff received. What would you have stolen? 🎅 #secretsanta #sustainablesecretsanta

🎉 Thrilled to Announce: ZERO completes the EY Growth Programme! 🏆 This evening marks a monumental moment for ZERO as we proudly celebrate receiving the final award at the EY Growth Programme! 🌟✨ Being part of such a prestigious initiative has been a truly transformative journey for our team. It’s an honor to be recognized among so many innovative, growth-driven companies. A huge thank you to the incredible team at EY Growth Programme for their support and mentorship throughout this experience. Their dedication to fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the business world is truly inspiring. To our remarkable team, this award is a testament to your vision, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, we’re shaping a future that’s driven by impact, resilience, and creativity. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and the exciting road ahead! 🚀 #EYGrowthProgramme #Innovation #Leadership #Teamwork #Zero Katja Palovaara Richard Theo David Craven Matt Hunt Kate Hodge Lisa Stanley (Mann) Mike Lazell Oliver Jefford Ben Jenkins Hannah Peckham Paul Ellis Charini Wickramathilaka Lucy Burgess Wendy Davies Nathaniel D.

Making Christmas decorations this year? Why not try strinsel! 🎄 Our office has become all festive all of a sudden. But no plastic tinsel here! Lucy Burgess, our people business partner, has made some incredible string tinsel and bauble pom-poms to decorate our office. Not only are these handmade but they are re-usable too. We're tempted to keep them up all year round 😆. If you want to make some strinsel, you can find a step by step guide on our Instagram here: https://lnkd.in/gxnScGEz #officedecor #christmasdecor #sustainableoffice #bcorp #zero

It's Black Friday. This means you've either just bought your Christmas presents, a pair of shoes you didn't plan on buying, or you're trying to ignore the strategic marketing. This year, people in the UK are set to spend an estimated £3.8 billion during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with 86 percent of Gen Z shoppers planning to snag a deal with an average spend of £181 each. But here's the kicker: the retail sector is responsible for 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and UK emissions increase by nearly half a million (429,000) tonnes from Black Friday-related deliveries alone. When you add up all those little purchases, the impact on the planet could be huge.   In our latest blog, to help keep your sustainability on track we've compiled a list of top sustainable spending tips for Black Friday, including shopping second-hand, no-buy Black Friday, and the sustainable shopping trend of the moment, rentals. You can check out our blog here: https://lnkd.in/edZBNHZ7

Planning on doing a Secret Santa this year? Instead of encouraging staff to buy random prezzies, why not promote a sustainable Secret Santa? We did our first sustainable Secret Santa last year and it was a huge success. Not only were our staff able to get super-creative with their gifts, people received some excellent presents. Our sustainable Secret Santa had gifts such as handmade office tidies made from scrap wood, seeds to grow a 'money tree', water bottles and second-hand books. So what makes it sustainable? Shopping local, shopping handmade (bonus if you make it yourself), shopping second-hand and experiences (such as buying a voucher for a local coffee shop). So will you be going sustainable for Secret Santa this year? #secretsanta #bcorp #sustainablebusiness #zero

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with purpose and sustainability in mind! Marqeta are hosting a free livestream about having a sustainable holiday season: mindful financial choices and clutter-free celebrations. 📅 November 21st at 4pm GMT, online Our own Lisa Stanley (Mann) will be joined by, Marta Fiorentini from KAE, David Lais from ecolytiq, and Gen Z representatives including our own Hannah Peckham and Freya Urwin exploring how to make holiday spending habits sustainable, simple, and meaningful. Whether you're looking to cut back on unnecessary purchases, make eco-friendly decisions, or find budget-friendly ways to celebrate this Christmas. Let’s make this season about giving back—to the planet and our wallets. 👉 Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e29QhnNR

COP29 has begun.   But what does this really mean?   The COP29 summit is uniting global leaders in Azerbaijan to advance climate change solutions. However, Azerbaijan has announced plans to increase gas production and world leaders from some of the highest carbon-emitting countries are absent from the summit. 🤯   A central focus of COP29 is finance, as trillions of dollars are needed to help countries significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard communities from the escalating effects of climate change.  You can read more about what COP29 is and what it means for your money in this week's blog: https://lnkd.in/essQJjVE (Sneak peek, it might mean your taxes rise 😨).  

Want to help shape the future of Zero? If you are between 18-40 years old and are a UK resident, we'd really appreciate an hour of your time to join one of our focus groups and help shape the future of Zero. In these focus groups, we bring together a small diverse group of people on a Teams/Zoom call to discuss the product we're building and make sure it's the best it can be. It's a rewarding experience and hopefully you can take great pride in knowing you helped to shape an amazing product that's reinventing banking for the generation that needs to put the planet first. Dates:  📅 Tuesday 12th November 6pm-7pm  📅 Thursday 14th November 6pm-7pm 📅 Tuesday 19th November 6pm-7pm Location: Microsoft Teams To sign up click the link below  https://lnkd.in/enYe2jSS Any questions please message Hannah Peckham Thank you PS. You can join the waitlist now on our website and get the product before the public launch next year: zero.co.uk/join-waitlist Richard Theo Lisa Stanley (Mann) Benjamin Dixon