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Keep It Blue: American Express Joins Parley in Effort to Combat Marine Plastic PollutionAmerican Express (News - Alert) (NYSE: AXP) and Parley, an organization focused on combating marine plastic pollution, today announced a collaboration to raise awareness of this issue with Card Members, business partners and colleagues. As part of the effort, American Express announced plans to launch the first-ever American Express Card manufactured primarily from recovered plastic found in the oceans and on the coasts. Additionally, American Express is committing to reduce the use of single-use plastic within its operations globally. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180607005943/en/ American Express prototype of the first-ever credit card made primarily with Ocean Plastic. "Every second breath we take is created by the oceans. Without them, we can't exist. American Express is creating a symbol of change and inviting their network to shape a blue future, one based on creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation." Cyrill Gutsch, founder of Parley for the Oceans. American Express' first ocean plastic Card will be made with upcycled marine plastic debris. The Card is currently a prototype and will be tested and refined over time with public availability anticipated in the next 12 months. The inspiration for the card is to combat plastic pollution in the oceans and to raise awareness of this important issue. "Our oceans play a vital role in our lives, the health of our planet and the health of travel and tourism, which American Express has long supported. It's important that we raise awareness and do our part to keep our oceans blue," said Doug Buckminster, Group President of Global Consumer Services, American Express. "Partnering with Parley is the right next step as we pursue our larger vision of backing our communities and sustaining the planet we share." American Express will evolve its operations to embody Parley's AIR (Avoid, Intercept, Redesign) philosophy through a corporate pledge to limit single-use plastics, intercept plastic waste and redesign existing materials and plastic products. American Express will:
Other steps American Express has taken to become a more environmentally sustainable company include:
About American Express American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on facebook.com/americanexpress, instagram.com/americanexpress, linkedin.com/company/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and youtube.com/americanexpress. Key links to products, services and corporate responsibility information: charge and credit cards, business credit cards, travel services, gift cards, prepaid cards, merchant services, Accertify, InAuth, corporate card, business travel, and corporate responsibility. About Parley Parley for the Oceans is the global network where creators, thinkers and leaders from the creative industries, brands, governments and environmental groups come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. The organization has formed alliances with major corporations including adidas, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), Intel (News - Alert); the United Nations; the Maldives and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, entertainment, sports, and space and ocean exploration. To know more: www.parley.tv View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180607005943/en/ |