Craig Taylor: Gratitude in Games

In today’s episode we chat with the amazing Craig Taylor. Craig is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Gratitude. Gratitude allows you to receive cash back from online gaming, with the added benefit of helping protect our planet by having a portion of the cash back donated to environmental, conservation and social organisations. Crucially Gratitude is aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the blueprint to achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. With over a billion micro transactions happening each year within the gaming industry, Gratitude aims to change the way digital add-ons impact our future by cash-backing portions of the in-game purchase towards noble causes such as Born Free and Shark Trust. During this episode we discuss: ➡️ A background to Craig and Gratitude. ➡️ How Gratitude are helping the gaming industry offset carbon emissions whilst attain green credentials with immediate impacts. ➡️ The impact of government grants and sustainability within games e.g., SNJV, grants and the requirement for green credentials to allow for funding. ➡️ Gamescom, Develop and games culture.➡️ The Year Ahead with: E3, UKIE, EA, Ubisoft, and scaling. ➡️ The scope of sustainable Esports.➡️ The growth of Live Services and the progression of positive partnerships. ➡️ The evolution of the games industry and 'keeping 1.5 alive'.➡️ Green Games Jams, Playing for The Planet Alliance, and key thoughts for the future. This is an episode not to be missed so sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy.  🔗 CONNECT WITH CRAIG: 💻 Website: https://www.gratitudeapp.co.uk👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-taylor-079a1260/🔗 https://www.e3g.org/news/keeping-1-5-alive/ 🔗 https://playing4theplanet.org 🔗 https://globalgamejam.org🔗 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/world-will-miss-nearly-un-development-goals-without-radical/ Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to the Purpose Made Podcast, your hub for transformative conversations, hosted by Peter Bell. This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and unlocking of untapped potential that resides within each one of us. From entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, to dreamers of all walks of life, we delve into the personal narratives of individuals and companies who have harnessed their purpose to create an impact.Our mission? To inspire, educate, and ignite that spark of purpose in you. We believe in a world where everyone is living with intention, passion, and purpose, and through engaging interviews and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to pave the way for our listeners to do the same.Each episode weaves together themes of personal growth, mental resilience, leadership, creative problem-solving and more, as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between on the journey to personal and professional fulfilment. We celebrate the power of conversation as a tool for change, challenging perspectives and prompting growth.Whether you're in search of inspiration, aspiring to personal or professional development, or simply yearning to broaden your worldview, the Purpose Made Podcast is here to accompany you on that journey. Together, let's unearth potential, embrace the transformative power of compelling storytelling, and unleash potential, one conversation at a time.Intrigued? Let's dive in!  Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.