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H&M Foundation: Global Change Award 2025 launched - with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050

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H&M Foundation: Global Change Award 2025 launched - with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050
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H&M Foundation: Global Change Award 2025 launched - with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050

2024-10-23 10:00 Last Updated At:10:15

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The H&M Foundation today announces a significant shift in its overall strategic direction, focus on supporting the textile industry in halving its greenhouse gas emissions every decade by 2050, while promoting a just and fair transition for both people and the planet. The innovation challenge Global Change Award 2025 (GCA) is the first initiative to reflect this shift. 



GCA is now seeking innovative ideas addressing different high emission areas across the textile industry value chain, including sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption, and 'wildcards' that support the GCA purpose. Today, only a fraction of philanthropic capital is directed to climate. 

"The textile industry needs all hands-on deck if we are going to meet our climate goals by 2050, and we must ensure this transition is fair for everyone. I really believe that innovation is key to decarbonising the industry, and that the Global Change Award can play a role in identifying and growing future changemakers whose ideas can have a transformative impact if given the right support," says Karl-Johan Persson, Board Member of the H&M Foundation.

Since GCA launched in 2015, 46 innovations have received support and a combined grant of 8 million euros. While it continues to award 10 winners every year, with each receiving 200,000 EUR, there are other key updates to the GCA:

  • New focus area – decarbonising the textile industry.
  • Holistic approach – equipping changemakers with a holistic people and planet mindset. 
  • Wider range of changemakers â€“ switching to a nomination-based process, instead of an open application system.
  • Systems change approach â€“ equipping changemakers to consider the entire textile value chain and its interconnectedness while also considering the impact on people.

"While the industry is hungry for innovation, the holistic perspective to decarbonisation is often lacking, and the critical early stages of an innovator's journey overlooked – this is where philanthropy can make a real difference", says Annie Lindmark, Programme Director for Innovation at the H&M Foundation.

In addition to financial support, winners will gain access to a powerful network of mentors, collaborators, and industry leaders to help bring their solutions to life. Together with partners Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, H&M Foundation will invite the winners to participate in a yearlong, tailormade Changemaker Programme. The Global Change Award 2025 winners will be announced in April 2025.

CONTACT: Jasmina Sofić, Media Relations Responsible, +4673 465 59 59



STOCKHOLM, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The H&M Foundation today announces a significant shift in its overall strategic direction, focus on supporting the textile industry in halving its greenhouse gas emissions every decade by 2050, while promoting a just and fair transition for both people and the planet. The innovation challenge Global Change Award 2025 (GCA) is the first initiative to reflect this shift. 

GCA is now seeking innovative ideas addressing different high emission areas across the textile industry value chain, including sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption, and 'wildcards' that support the GCA purpose. Today, only a fraction of philanthropic capital is directed to climate. 

"The textile industry needs all hands-on deck if we are going to meet our climate goals by 2050, and we must ensure this transition is fair for everyone. I really believe that innovation is key to decarbonising the industry, and that the Global Change Award can play a role in identifying and growing future changemakers whose ideas can have a transformative impact if given the right support," says Karl-Johan Persson, Board Member of the H&M Foundation.

Since GCA launched in 2015, 46 innovations have received support and a combined grant of 8 million euros. While it continues to award 10 winners every year, with each receiving 200,000 EUR, there are other key updates to the GCA:

  • New focus area – decarbonising the textile industry.
  • Holistic approach – equipping changemakers with a holistic people and planet mindset. 
  • Wider range of changemakers â€“ switching to a nomination-based process, instead of an open application system.
  • Systems change approach â€“ equipping changemakers to consider the entire textile value chain and its interconnectedness while also considering the impact on people.

"While the industry is hungry for innovation, the holistic perspective to decarbonisation is often lacking, and the critical early stages of an innovator's journey overlooked – this is where philanthropy can make a real difference", says Annie Lindmark, Programme Director for Innovation at the H&M Foundation.

In addition to financial support, winners will gain access to a powerful network of mentors, collaborators, and industry leaders to help bring their solutions to life. Together with partners Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, H&M Foundation will invite the winners to participate in a yearlong, tailormade Changemaker Programme. The Global Change Award 2025 winners will be announced in April 2025.

CONTACT: Jasmina Sofić, Media Relations Responsible, +4673 465 59 59

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

H&M Foundation: Global Change Award 2025 launched - with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050

H&M Foundation: Global Change Award 2025 launched - with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050

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The New Year special edition Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt comes with early registration and an extended timeline tiding users over from December 30, 2025 all the way to February 9, 2026. A series of highlights spans daily trading tasks to earn points, unlimited daily draws, and grand prizes including BTC, and Bybit VIP Trial Passes.

All Paths Lead to Rewards

To start earning points, eligible Bybit users may register for the event and pick a rewards path based on their trading styles and preferences: 

  • Building Daily Trading Momentum: Traders can earn points through completing daily tasks, starting with trades as small as 10 USDT, with extra rewards for consistency by achieving consecutive trading days.
  • Exploring Bybit for More Points: Engaging with Bybit's product ecosystem and platform features for extra points.
  • Alpha Quests: Embarking on limited-time alpha missions and complete special missions featuring new Bybit products for accelerated point accumulation.

Throughout a treasure-hunting season full of surprises for Bybit's versatile traders, the points earned will convert to tangible value through various reward mechanisms:

  • Unlimited Scratch Cards: 50 points per draw with no daily limits from a pool of 1,000,000 cards
  • Hot Token Rewards: Access to a curated New Year prize pool featuring trending tokens
  • Elite Rewards: High-value rewards including BTC, VIP Trial Passes, and Hot Token airdrops

Getting a headstart in 2026 stands to be both rewarding and fun for traders at Bybit. The special-edition Daily Treasure Hunt aspires to ring in a winning year for Bybit users as they explore the digital asset class and level up their trading skills.

Terms and conditions apply. For details on eligibility and potential restrictions, users may visit: [New Year Edition] Daily Treasure Hunt: Find your alpha

#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #IMakeIt  

About Bybit

Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media

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DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce its New Year Edition Daily Treasure Hunt, an exclusive six-week rewards program powering traders to build early momentum heading into 2026.

The New Year special edition Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt comes with early registration and an extended timeline tiding users over from December 30, 2025 all the way to February 9, 2026. A series of highlights spans daily trading tasks to earn points, unlimited daily draws, and grand prizes including BTC, and Bybit VIP Trial Passes.

All Paths Lead to Rewards

To start earning points, eligible Bybit users may register for the event and pick a rewards path based on their trading styles and preferences: 

  • Building Daily Trading Momentum: Traders can earn points through completing daily tasks, starting with trades as small as 10 USDT, with extra rewards for consistency by achieving consecutive trading days.
  • Exploring Bybit for More Points: Engaging with Bybit's product ecosystem and platform features for extra points.
  • Alpha Quests: Embarking on limited-time alpha missions and complete special missions featuring new Bybit products for accelerated point accumulation.

Throughout a treasure-hunting season full of surprises for Bybit's versatile traders, the points earned will convert to tangible value through various reward mechanisms:

  • Unlimited Scratch Cards: 50 points per draw with no daily limits from a pool of 1,000,000 cards
  • Hot Token Rewards: Access to a curated New Year prize pool featuring trending tokens
  • Elite Rewards: High-value rewards including BTC, VIP Trial Passes, and Hot Token airdrops

Getting a headstart in 2026 stands to be both rewarding and fun for traders at Bybit. The special-edition Daily Treasure Hunt aspires to ring in a winning year for Bybit users as they explore the digital asset class and level up their trading skills.

Terms and conditions apply. For details on eligibility and potential restrictions, users may visit: [New Year Edition] Daily Treasure Hunt: Find your alpha

#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #IMakeIt  

About Bybit

Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media

Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

New Year Special: Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt Kicks Off 2026 with Six Weeks of Rewards

New Year Special: Bybit Daily Treasure Hunt Kicks Off 2026 with Six Weeks of Rewards

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