- Say-do gap: Consumers express interest in sustainable products but don't always act accordingly.
- Difficulty identifying truly sustainable products.
- Greenwashing erodes consumer trust.
- Sustainability is not the only consumer priority (cost, quality, convenience also matter).
- Financial pressures influence purchasing decisions.
- Lack of comprehensive and reliable information on products' environmental impact.
Mastercard International Incorporated
Carbon Emissions & Sustainability Report
CO₂ Emissions
Not available
2024
📈 Historical Emissions
2024
Not available
2023
557.5K tCO2e/year
2022
562.6K tCO2e/year
2021
5.2K + 48974 + 229 + 494564 = 548931 tCO2e/year
2020
Not available
2017
84.8K tCO2e/year (2017)
🎯 Future Goals
🔜 Short-term
- Standardized eco-labeling across markets (1-3 years)
📅 Medium-term
- Expanded regulations in major global markets, affordability of sustainable products, new technology (4-6 years)
🔭 Long-term
- Revamped supply chains, data transparency, new virtual shopping experiences, sustainability as core business value (7-10 years)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityCircular EconomyEco-labellingSupply Chain TransparencyConsumer Behavior