Mastercard
Mastercard contributes to a sustainable future in everything we do, every day. We're committed to being a force for good in the world. As a core component of our strategy, we're advancing inclusive growth, conducting business in a trusted and transparent way, building an inspired workforce, and being good stewards of the environment to create a sustainable future for Mastercard and the world around us.
US Corporates, Governments, NGOs Join Global Push to Plant 1T Trees
3 weeks ago - Healthy and resilient forests are a key part of efforts to combat the negative impacts of climate change. Studies have shown trees can reduce temperatures by 9 degrees and energy costs by $7.8 billion a year.
Mastercard Delivering on “Doing Well by Doing Good”
3 weeks ago - Mastercard has released its 2019 Sustainability Report outlining its progress towards building a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy.
Coalition of CEOs Endorses Economic Roadmap for Sustainable Post-COVID Recovery
1 month ago - In an open letter, the group of 14 CEOs calls on governments to accelerate such a transition by recognizing and supporting purpose-first business as an emerging fourth sector of the economy.
Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future
1 month ago - 60+ Financial Institutions have Issued Cards Made from Recyclable, Bio-Sourced, Chlorine-Free, Degradable and Ocean Plastics
Powering Inclusive Growth from the Ground Up
7 months ago - As the digital age ushers in a ‘new generation of inequalities’ around information, technology and education, the private sector must play a pivotal role in connecting people to the resources and networks they need to get by and get ahead in a changing economy.
Mastercard and Partners Launch Priceless Planet Coalition to Act on Climate Change
8 months ago - Invites consumers and companies to join in to plant 100 million trees in five years
European CEOs Identify 5 'Jobs to Be Done’ to Foster Enduring, Sustainable, Inclusive Growth Model
11 months ago - Report features insights from discussions with 27 top business leaders as part of Xynteo’s Europe Delivers program — including CEOs of AXA, Danone, EDF Energy, IKEA Group, Mastercard, Nestlé, Nokia, Schneider Electric and Tesco.
Mastercard, Clothing Giants Partner to Help Garment Workers Secure Financial Futures
11 months ago - By partnering with companies with labor-intensive supply chains, Mastercard is creating digital solutions to give workers more control and transparency over their earnings and savings.
180 CEOs Redefine Corporate Purpose to Promote ‘An Economy That Serves All’
1 year ago - The new Statement outlines a modern standard for corporate responsibility; while framed in the context of the US, it should serve as a new standard for business globally.
Doing Well by Doing Good: Mastercard Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
1 year ago - Mastercard recently published its 2018 Sustainability Report, highlighting the ways in which the company is delivering on its commitment to doing well by doing good.
Five Years and Growing… Mastercard Commits to Reaching 1M Girls Globally by 2025 with Signature STEM Education Platform
1 year ago - Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest technology fields today, with job opportunities continuing to grow across both. However, worldwide, women make up less than 20 percent of the professionals in these high-tech jobs, and only one in 20 girls opts for a STEM-based career.
Scientific and Technological Breakthroughs are Transforming Global Brands
1 year ago - Science and technology are just two of the many driving forces behind the environmental and social innovation needed to protect our planet and improve the lives of individuals.
Mastercard, Doconomy Launch the Future of Sustainable Payments
1 year ago - DO is a free, easy-to-use mobile banking service that lets users track, understand and reduce their CO2 footprints through carbon offsetting.
New Partnership Aims to Make Payments More Sustainable
1 year ago - For many years, the idea of going green in payments has been limited to linking purchases and accounts with donations to environmental causes and carbon offsets. These programs have had an impact in terms of awareness and raising much-needed funds. Now, there’s an opportunity to put these efforts into action across a broader part of the payments industry. Today, Mastercard and card manufacturers Gemalto, Giesecke+Devrient and IDEMIA launched the Greener Payments Partnership to establish environmental best practices and reduce first-use PVC plastic in card manufacturing.
SB Corporate Members Named to Dow Jones Sustainability 2018 Indices
1 year ago - The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 2018 have been released, with many Sustainable Brands Corporate Members retaining their spots as global sustainability leaders. Created in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices benchmark sustainability performance and sustainability investment for companies around the globe. Companies are assessed based on corporate economic, social, and environmental performance.
Mastercard & Bank of America Support Small Business Growth with Launch of Second Annual “Grow Your Biz Contest”
2 years ago - Sixty percent of small businesses nationwide are planning to grow their businesses over the next five years*. Mastercard and Bank of America want to help them do just that with the launch of the second annual Grow Your Biz Contest, a call to action for small business owners from across the country to pitch their business for the opportunity to win $25k and business consultation with industry experts.**
Mastercard Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Towards a More Inclusive and Resilient World
2 years ago - Mastercard today published its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the ways in which the company is delivering on its commitment to be a force for good in the world. The company broke new ground this year in its social impact efforts, allocating $500 million from tax savings to advance inclusive growth. It has already contributed an initial $100 million to those initiatives. It also gained industry-first approval for its science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
World Cup Sponsors Missing Out on Purpose
2 years ago - With the 2018 FIFA World Cup taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, a world where people increasingly expect corporations to stand for something more than just profits, it seems like an appropriate time to take a look at which World Cup sponsors are leaning into this cultural tension and activating their sponsorships in a purposeful way.
SB Corporate Members Among Top 50 Companies for Diversity
2 years ago - Many Sustainable Brands Corporate Members have been named in DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The list was created in 2001 in response to the emerging business value of diversity-management initiatives. To participate, each company must submit a form, have at least 1,000 employees, and complete NOD’s disability employment tracker. The company then receives a subsequent report card which evaluates its performance in talent pipeline, talent development, leadership accountability, and supplier diversity in comparison to competitors within the same industry.
Mastercard Announces Initial Contribution to $500 Million Inclusive Growth Fund
2 years ago - Mastercard today reported its initial $100 million contribution to the Center for Inclusive Growth Fund, part of a $500 million commitment to support initiatives that focus on long-term economic growth for everyone. The company first announced these plans during its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings as an extension of an ongoing commitment to do well and do good. The fund has been designed to deliver on philanthropic goals shared with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Chief among these goals are to reduce income and information inequality, increase financial inclusion and workforce skills development, and make people and businesses more resilient in the face of a rapidly changing economy.