Recovered Ocean-Bound Plastic: Core Feature of CPI’s Élan Award-Winning Card
Although attitudes differ across generations, countries and industries, a current study revealed that 85% of consumers have become “greener” in their purchasing over the last few years. More…
ICMA EXPO Presenters to Reveal Latest Card Manufacturing and Design Trends
The global cards market size is expected to grow from $251.33 billion in 2021 to $275.5 billion in 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.…
ICMA Recognizes Sustainable Card Products with EcoLabel Standard Program
There’s a swiftly growing global sustainability movement, particularly in the card manufacturing industry. According to a recent global study, 92% of companies are adapting their business strategy and…
6 Advantages of Winning an ICMA Élan Award of Excellence
For more than 30 years, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)’s Élan Awards of Excellence have celebrated the pinnacle of design innovation, security and technical achievements in the global…
Polylactic Acid: Central Material of G+D’s Élan Award-Winning Eco-Friendly Card
An increasing number of manufacturers are realizing substantial environmental and financial benefits from sustainable business practices. Thus, more and more companies are treating sustainability as an important objective…
Tips for Designing an Eco-Focused Card
Card issuers that are interested in eco-focused materials are becoming more common, as a way to appeal to environmentally conscious cardholders. In a 2020 survey performed by an…
Recycled Stainless Steel: Key Component of CompoSecure’s Élan Award-Winning Card
Sustainability continues to be imperative, as companies dive into 2022. Nearly all of the world’s leading companies issue a sustainability report. According to Governance & Accountability Institute, 92%…
2021 ICMA EXPO: 5 Reasons Why ‘Cards Reimagined’ is Our Theme
Today’s cardholders are challenging card organizations to deliver more innovative products and value. Card industry changes are taking place across the globe at unprecedented speed and scale amid…
CardTREX: 3 Reasons Why You Should Attend
With presentations on the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of the global card industry and networking opportunities to enhance strategic business relationships in the region of…
5 Reasons Why Paper Cards are Making Inroads into the Transaction Card Market
“Paper or plastic?” is a common question that consumers consider before conducting a transaction. The term “paper” commonly refers to paper money, but here are five reasons why…