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Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is presenting a new type of banknote at the Global Currency Forum. The innovative "Green Banknote" acts as a blueprint for using ecological, resource-saving materials and production processes­ for banknotes. Coupled with durability and state-of-the-art security features, it makes a decisive contribution to a more environmentally friendly and efficient cash cycle.

The new survey "Opportunities in the phygital landscape" conducted by Global Data on behalf of Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) identifies the most important trends in how banks, financial institutions and financial service providers will interact with their customers in the near future. The focus is clearly on the integration of physical and digital services.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) announce its partnership with Patch, a leading carbon credit digital marketplace, to provide bank customers with a seamless payment solution, that actively helps them manage and neutralise their carbon footprint. G+D is thus further expanding its ecosystem of eco-innovative partnerships that supports banks and fintechs in their corporate sustainability strategies and empowers consumers to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

In a European-first, the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (TUK) has conducted an automatic eSIM download to a smartphone via a private 5G standalone network. The exercise demonstrates the interoperability of G+D's eSIM management with Nokia's 5G network technology.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), together with its subsidiary Louisenthal, has launched the "Green Banknote Initiative". The aim of the open dialogue platform is to make the production and life cycle of banknotes more sustainable. This involves the principles of circular economy, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the efficient use of resources in the production process and global value chains.

In a challenging environment, the international technology group, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) continues to drive the development of its portfolio forward and reports a strong corporate performance for the 2021 financial year. The company achieved a record result and an exceptionally high net profit for the year, with sales almost reaching the high level of the pre-pandemic period.

The planning for Brazil's central bank digital currency, the Real Digital, is entering a new phase. The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has selected Giesecke+Devrient’s CBDC solution Filia^® for its dual offline payment capability in a challenge that evaluates use cases of a digital currency in the South American country.

As fintechs are increasingly targeting eco-conscious consumers, they need to master the challenges of sustainability. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) supports fintechs in creating comprehensive solutions for this target group.

Commemorative banknotes of Guatemala and Honduras have been named "Regional Banknote of the Year" at the High Security Printing Latin America industry conference, currently taking place in Mexico City. The award recognises excellence in design, technical excellence and the security of a banknote or banknote series.

With G+D Convego^® Recycled Cards Rabobank is introducing a new sustainable payment system. In addition, G+D facilitates the bank to further develop its customer service through an on-demand personalization approach.