At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are core to our business strategy and are fundamental for driving long-term value for our stockholders. We leverage our employees, technology, resources, partnerships and expertise to drive positive, lasting impact while at the same time creating markets for the future.
Building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers
Our commitment to environmental and social responsibility — and our core value of operating ethically, responsibly and with decency — is directly connected to our continuing success as a business.
Shaping a more equitable and prosperous world
Our ESG strategy is expressed through three pillars — People, prosperity and planet — and all the work we do is grounded in strong governance principles.

PEOPLE
Empowering people to reach their full potential
We are creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, enabled by a culture of inclusion and belonging and reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

PROSPERITY
Fostering prosperity around the world
We are focused on helping everyone participate equitably in the digital economy, connecting people to the tools and resources that can help them chart pathways to prosperity for their families, communities and beyond.

PLANET
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We are driving our business toward net-zero emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, regenerative economy, because we all need a healthy planet to succeed.
This work has never been more challenging or more important. We are committed to it because it is the right thing to do for our business and for the world. We embrace that responsibility.
–Michael Miebach, CEO

Our impact
Together we can ensure the digital economy is enabled with equity and inclusion at its foundation.

In pursuit of gender equity
Mastercard is committed to designing a better world for women and creating limitless possibilities for everyone.

Being your true self is Priceless
We believe in everyone’s right to be their true self and proudly commit to play our part to make that happen.

Standing against racism and creating equal opportunities for all
To help build an ecomony that works for everyone, everywhere, we are investing $500M in Black communities over five years.

How to turn farmers from price takers to price makers
Farm Pass provides smallholder farmers with improved access to buyers and increased price transparency.

How small merchants can help drive sustainable consumption
Strive Innovation Fund winners aim to reduce plastic waste and promote inclusion with a focus on small shops in emerging markets.

Ignite
How loans, networking and a motorbike ignited this Pakistani woman’s entrepreneurial dreams.

Mastercard accelerates net-zero timeline
At the UN Climate Change Conference, we unveiled our plans to accelerate our net-zero timeline and scale our sustainable commerce solutions.

Sustainability Innovation Lab
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Lab serves as an R&D platform to co-create sustainable commerce solutions.

Mastercard accelerates sustainable card efforts
Mastercard is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network.
Get in touch with sustainability at Mastercard
Find out more about Mastercard’s environmental sustainability solutions and commitments, and how you can partner with us.