Mastercard: Delivering Pathways to Sustained Prosperity
July 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Mastercard showcases how it is advancing against its mission to power economies and empower people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers, in its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the meaningful progress the company has made across its impact strategy pillars — People, Prosperity and Planet — and the connection of these efforts to its business objectives.
The report reflects on the year's progress, outlines areas of opportunity and reinforces a deep commitment to driving inclusive, sustainable growth for the long term. With a focus on transparency, accountability and innovation, Mastercard remains steadfast in its efforts to build a thriving economy where people prosper on a healthy planet.
Progress and highlights from Mastercard's impact efforts in 2024 include:
Empowering all people to reach their full potential
Mastercard continues to foster a workplace and world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, empowered by a culture of community and belonging.
Advancing prosperity around the world
Mastercard is focused on helping everyone participate 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. This work is a collaborative effort with the company's partners.
Preserving the planet for future generations
Mastercard understands a thriving economy requires a healthy planet, which is why it is driving toward net zero emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, regenerative economy.
'Our work supports people in Kennesaw, café owners in Kuala Lumpur, smallholder farmers in Kenya and everywhere in between,' said Jon Huntsman, vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth, Mastercard. 'It's about bringing new technologies, insights, tools and resources that connect them to the digital economy while keeping them protected. That way they can focus on what's important – achieving their dreams, growing their operations and contributing to the prosperity of their communities.'
Mastercard's 2024 Impact Report is available online.
Media contactSarah Ely914-325-4716 | [email protected]
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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