Ben Gleisner stories
Ben Gleisner's writing centers on the intersection of technology, sustainability, and consumer behavior. His stories highlight innovative tools and partnerships designed to help individuals and businesses reduce their carbon footprints and embrace green energy solutions.
By exploring developments such as AI-powered sustainable banking, carbon tracking apps, and energy-saving calculators, readers can gain practical insights into how technology empowers conscious spending and supports climate goals. His work showcases opportunities for growth in energy retail through electrification and encourages active participation in ethical consumption.
Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.
Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.
Victoria University launches Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
A new co-working space, Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub, has opened at Victoria University, fostering collaboration among high-growth tech firms in Wellington.
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.
Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking
Wed, 29th May 2024
Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.
Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.
Conscious Consumers : Change business behaviour through conscious spending
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Conscious Consumers app rewards ethical spending. Help businesses that do good and earn loyalty points. Join now at www.CountMeIn.nz #EthicalConsumption.