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SUSTAINABILITY

A steward of sustainability

Since 2016, Mastercard has been a steward of environmental sustainability and has committed to reaching Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

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Sustainability mandate

Mastercard announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028. This move further reinforces the company’s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallet.

Sustainable Card Badge

Mastercard introduced a certification program to assess and certify sustainability claims put forward by customers in relation to their card products. In addition, and complementary to this, Mastercard introduced the Mastercard Sustainable Card Badge. Issuers who choose to source an approved sustainable card product may optionally use this new badge on their cards to demonstrate that their product is sustainable and independently verified.

For more information, reach out to ask.brand.manager@mastercard.com.

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