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From advancing financial inclusion to helping in times of crisis, we're using our products, know-how and philanthropy to bring about positive change. Visa commits to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct and always seeks to act with openness and transparency. Living up to the trust that Visa customers, shareholders, employees, and community stakeholders have placed in us means doing our part to reduce our environmental impact while also increasing efficiencies and lowering costs.
2 in 3 People May Be Willing to Halve Their Consumption to Help Save the Planet
2 months ago - 68% of people ‘somewhat agree’ they’d reduce their consumption by half to avoid environmental damage and climate change — especially those with worried children at home, according to a new survey. But the gap between aspirations and actions remains wide in all countries.
Effective Storytelling Can Inspire Positive Action for People and Planet
10 months ago - Marketers are the co-creators of our societal narrative, and a brand’s messaging has the ability to drive culture change. Never before has the power of the stories we tell held such importance or latent opportunity.
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & the Power of Community
10 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.
Visa Commits $100M to Help Minority Depository Institutions Drive Economic Mobility
11 months ago - MDIs are trusted providers for communities of color and include some of the oldest minority-owned US banks; they play a unique role in increasing access to financial services for underserved populations.
Visa Announces the “Visa Eco Benefits” Sustainability Bundle to Empower Issuers to Meet Climate-Conscious Consumer Demand
1 year ago - New account benefits bundle expands Visa’s sustainability solutions for clients as part of company’s climate positive goal
Visa Deepens Global Commitment to Sustainability with Pledge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
1 year ago - Visa marks Earth Day 2021 with industry-leading milestones, innovative partnerships and initiatives toward its vision of a sustainable future
Will Sustainable Consumer Behaviors, Attitudes Persist Post-Pandemic?
1 year ago - Next month, GlobeScan’s latest annual, global consumer survey will assess whether the uptick in concern around creating a healthier, more sustainable future that occurred during the pandemic will persist in the longer term.
Breakthrough: 7 Unlocks to Scaling Healthy and Sustainable Living
1 year ago - So, what’s still preventing consumers from living more in line with their values? GlobeScan has identified seven critical “unlocks” to help consumers to change their behaviors, and start aligning their lifestyles with their values and aspirations.
Visa Deepens Global Commitment to Sustainability by Securing a New Regional Renewable Energy Agreement
1 year ago - MP2 Energy to supply renewable power to Visa’s facilities in the commonwealth of Virginia from new solar generation facilities
Visa and Visa Foundation Extend Support of Minority-led Small Businesses
2 years ago - The new initiatives build on Visa’s commitment to small businesses and Visa Foundation’s $200 million Equitable Access Initiative
2020’s Top 10 Trends in Purpose — and What They Could Mean for You in 2021
2 years ago - In the midst of all the unrest and uncertainty, where did we see innovation, progress and possibility in 2020? Porter Novelli analyzed a year’s worth of Purpose-driven news, activities, campaigns and announcements; and distilled our 10 need-to-know trends for today and tomorrow.
Are You Making It Easy for Your Employees to Vote This Election Day?
2 years ago - The Time to Vote coalition has grown to nearly 800 companies. The goal is to have more than 1,000 companies — from a diverse set of industries representing every state — join the movement by November 3.
Brands for Good Unveils Groundbreaking Research on Sustainable Consumer Behaviors
2 years ago - The latest Socio-Cultural Trend Tracker research measures consumer progress against adopting 9 sustainable behaviors, the intention-to-action gap for each, and brand trust scores in the time of COVID-19.
Visa Expands Commitment to Sustainability Through Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond Issuance and Appointment of Chief Sustainability Officer Role
2 years ago - Visa, a leading global payments technology company, today announced that yesterday it successfully priced its inaugural green bond offering, totaling $500 million, paying a semi-annual coupon of 0.75% and maturing August 15, 2027.
Visa to Digitally Enable 50M Small Businesses, to Power Equitable Global Recovery
2 years ago - A new range of initiatives from Visa aims to further support small business recovery from COVID, and equip them to keep up with increasing demand for e-commerce and digital payments; with $100k in grants earmarked for US-based, Black women-owned small businesses.
SB Corporate Members Collaborate on Payment Card Made With Up to 98% Upcycled Plastic
2 years ago - Companies will globally promote and market CPI®’s Earthwise™ High Content Card through exclusive agreement
How to Future-Proof Brands and Create Culture Change in Challenging Times
2 years ago - Day 2 of the SB Leadership Summit saw a host of intimate discussions on the power of teamwork to drive change toward a better future — as seen in the relationships between top brands’ CMOs and CSOs, the many brand partners fueling SB’s Brands for Good initiative, and making “what people need” a core brand focus.
LEAD on Climate 2020 to Be Largest-Ever Virtual Lawmaker Advocacy Day for Climate Action
2 years ago - 300+ businesses in the largest-ever call to action from business leaders to the US Congress will call for a build-back-better strategy that centers around a resilient, clean energy economy.
The Visa Foundation Announces Grantees to Support COVID-19 Recovery in U.S. and Canada
2 years ago - Funds will go to Feeding America, Food Banks Canada, American Red Cross, Direct Relief and Children’s Aid
The Time Is Now for Brands to Lead with Higher Values
2 years ago - It’s during moments of great difficulty that our authentic selves shine through — and the same is true for companies. Long after the COVID-19 crisis passes, the world won’t forget the values-driven companies that led with a conscience. The time is now to decide: How will your brand be remembered?