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Still Much To Do: Our Take on the Latest ICVCM Release

It’s a step in the right direction, but still a far cry from where we need to be. That about sums up how we feel about the Core Carbon Principles (CCP), Assessment Framework and Assessment Procedure released last week by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).…

April 4, 2023

CIFB: Five Key Insights From Carbon Market Leaders

Aspiration's leadership team recently attended the Corporate Investments in Forestry & Biodiversity (CIFB) event, where they traded insights on the carbon market’s latest trends and themes with a diverse group of investment pros, corporate sustainability trailblazers, and project developers. The event was a breath of fresh air, featuring a smaller,…

March 23, 2023

GreenBiz23: We Came. We Saw. We Shaped the Future.

Experts on our leadership team recently attended the GreenBiz23 conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, alongside over 1,800 industry leaders and climate experts. The conference was a sold-out event where industry trailblazers shared cutting-edge insights and inspiring examples to help accelerate change for a more sustainable future. Aspiration's CEO, Olivia Albrecht,…

March 3, 2023

GreenBiz: Where Sustainability Leaders Come Together to Shape the Future

It’s 2023, and the momentum for monumental climate action is accelerating faster than ever. We’re excited to continue the trend and kick off a year of positive climate action by being a sponsor at the upcoming GreenBiz23 conference. This conference, held in Scottsdale, AZ from February 14th to…

February 8, 2023

101 Million Trees Planted — and Growing

We're thrilled to share that we've reached an incredible milestone: in partnership with the remarkable force that is Eden Reforestation Projects (Eden), we've planted a whopping 101,000,000+ trees across Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Honduras, and the Philippines.…

February 1, 2023

Kenya Site Visit: Spotlight on Eden Reforestation

Every week, the Aspiration [https://www.aspiration.com/] community funds the planting of millions of trees, making it one of the largest private-sector reforestation efforts in the world. But it's not enough to just plant trees, they need to be planted the right way to grow and thrive so they…

September 6, 2022

Aspiration Named a B Corp Best for the World™ 2022 Honoree

July 13, 2022 If you’ve followed along on Aspiration’s journey for the past several years, you may know that our B Corp certification [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/aspiration#:~:text=World%3A%20Overall2017-,Best%20for%20the%20World,on%20the%20B%20Impact%20Assessment.&text=Transforming%20the%20global%…

July 13, 2022

Aspiration and Imperative Global Partner on High-Quality Carbon Offset Projects

The two companies are committed to using high-quality carbon offsets as a driver for positive change LOS ANGELES/HOUSTON--Aspiration, a global leader in the business of sustainability, and Imperative Global (“Imperative”), an ultra-high quality international carbon project developer, announced today a multi-year partnership developing large-scale, high-quality carbon credit projects in…

July 7, 2022

Today’s EPA Ruling: A Setback and a Call to Action

Today, in a decision that strikes directly at climate action, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling [https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-1530_n758.pdf] that will limit the EPA’s ability to efficiently regulate carbon emissions of power plants at the federal level under the Clean Air Act.…

June 30, 2022

Aspiration’s Reforestation Initiatives Recognized in Climate Category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

Aspiration’s tree planting initiatives that integrate sustainability solutions into the everyday actions of consumers and corporations were honored as an innovative program that will create far-reaching benefits to society. Aspiration has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas [https://www.fastcompany.com/90742390/world-changing-ideas-awards-2022-climate-finalists-and-honorable-mentions]…

May 11, 2022

Aspiration’s Vision for a Climate and Nature Positive World

Climate change is the most serious threat humanity has ever faced. However, we are not helpless and we are not hopeless. By coming together and taking bold, timely and aggressive action, we can and will be successful in turning back the crisis. To address climate change, we must both reduce…

April 22, 2022

Aspiration Introduces Tim Newell as Company’s First Chief Innovation Officer

Former Tesla / SolarCity / White House tech leader will drive the development of the company’s next-generation sustainability services amid promising growth August 4, 2022 LOS ANGELES — Aspiration, a global leader in Sustainability as a Service solutions for consumers and companies, today announced that technology and sustainability veteran Tim Newell has…

August 4, 2022

World Recycling Day Instagram Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ENTRANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE AN ASPIRATION CUSTOMER TO BE ELIGIBLE. The following Sweepstakes Official Rules (“Official Rules”) apply to your participation in the World Recycling Day Instagram Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) offered by Aspiration…

March 17, 2022