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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.
Mastercard advances social and environmental commitments, outlining progress in annual Sustainability and DEI Reports
2 weeks ago - With a goal to bring 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2025, the company reached more than 675 million individuals by the end of 2021, adding 25 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) since 2020
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & the Power of Community
3 months ago - SB amplifies the actions of its global community and governments in support of Ukraine and reflects on the conflict’s potential impacts on long-term sustainability efforts.
Bottling the Secret Sauce: Brands Share Insights on Closing the Intention-Action Gap
8 months ago - At SB’21 San Diego, leaders in food, retail, finance, healthcare, pet care and more shared lessons learned from a variety of initiatives aimed at moving the needle on consumer behavior change.
Mastercard and partners advance the future of sustainable commerce
8 months ago - As world leaders come together for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Mastercard unveiled an acceleration of its net zero timeline by a decade, from 2050 to 2040.
Mastercard launches global Sustainability Innovation Lab
9 months ago - Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Lab will serve as a global research and development center for climate conscious digital products and solutions, and support impact-driven startups and customers
Education: The Missing Piece in Holistic CSR Strategies
10 months ago - These forward-thinking companies' efforts show that committing to education as part of a brand’s CSR strategy is, truly, a commitment — but one that can pay dividends both to society and the company itself.
Mastercard Marks Year of Collective Action in Annual Sustainability Report
11 months ago - Mastercard's 2020 Sustainability Report, outlining progress towards an inclusive, sustainable future for people and the planet.
Digital Payment Giants Join Forces to Nudge 1B Users into Climate Action
1 year ago - Mastercard, BBVA and Ant Group are among 12 global firms aiming to steer consumers toward behaviors that help support climate action and restore biodiversity around the world.
Mastercard Partners with Conservation International to Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitats through New Line of Wildlife Impact Cards
1 year ago - Program will support the conservation of 40 million hectares of landscape and seascape by 2030
2021’s 'World-Changing Ideas' Cutting Waste and Emissions, Correcting Societal Imbalances
1 year ago - It’s that time of year again, when Fast Company calls out its favorite World-Changing Ideas. Here are a few of that we’re especially keen to keep an eye on.
Seneca Women, Mastercard and Deserve Launch Credit Card to Advance Women in the Economy
1 year ago - The Card by Seneca Women is the first-ever credit card that rewards cardholders when they shop from women-owned businesses and drives donations to women-focused nonprofits
Mastercard issues $600 million Sustainability Bond
1 year ago - Mastercard issues $600 million Sustainability Bond, building on pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and commitment to bring 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2025.
330+ Companies with Ambitious Science-Based Targets Exceeding Paris Emissions Goals
1 year ago - SBTi target-setters are ahead of schedule: Since setting targets, these companies are reducing annual emissions at a rate that exceeds the rate needed to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Trending: Welcome to the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism
1 year ago - Two global coalitions have committed to make good on their companies’ DEI commitments; and adhere to a new set of Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, respectively. Larry Fink’s annual CEO letter expounds on the need for both.
Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action
1 year ago - Mastercard pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050, furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy.
Mastercard Recognizes Women’s Small Business Month Expanding Partnership with Impact Investment Platform CNote
1 year ago - Company reinforces its commitment to supporting the prosperity of 25 million women entrepreneurs and 50 million small businesses in the digital economy
Mastercard Partners to Digitally Empower Small Businesses in Latin America
1 year ago - Bancolombia, Banco Galicia, Citibanamex and Mercado Libre are part of the Partnership, committed to accelerate business recovery and inclusive growth efforts in the region.
Priceless Planet Coalition Expands, Unites Businesses and Consumers Worldwide to Preserve the Environment
1 year ago - The Priceless Planet Coalition unites the efforts of consumers, financial institutions, merchants and cities to fight climate change through the restoration of 100 million trees over five years.
US Corporates, Governments, NGOs Join Global Push to Plant 1T Trees
1 year 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”
1 year ago - Mastercard has released its 2019 Sustainability Report outlining its progress towards building a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy.