At a moment when economic pressure, digital acceleration, rising fraud and climate volatility are reshaping how people and businesses participate in the economy, Mastercard surpassed several goals and delivered headline progress in 2025. Mastercard exceeded its goal of connecting 1 billion people and 50 million micro, small and mid-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the digital economy, as well as its interim greenhouse gas emissions targets, reducing total Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 46% from our 2016 base year while continuing to grow our business.
Additional progress and highlights from Mastercard’s impact efforts in 2025 include:
Empowering all people to reach their full potential
- Named Best Employer by Forbes in the World's Best Employers 2025 list
- Over 90% of employee respondents to a 2025 survey say they are proud to work at Mastercard.
- 133,000 employee volunteer hours in 2025.
- 279,000 students educated through Kids4TechTM and Girls4TechTM in 2025.
Helping everyone participate in the digital economy
- Connected 1.06 billion people to the digital economy since 2015, surpassing our goal of 1 billion by 2025.
- Connected 90 million MSMEs to the digital economy since 2020, surpassing our goal of 50 million by 2025.
- Prevented $77 billion in fraud losses to date through our AI-enabled SafetyNet security solution since 2020.
- Provided $63 million in total giving in 2025 from the Mastercard Impact Fund and corporate giving cash contributions.
Preserving the planet for future generations
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 44% from our 2026 base year, surpassing our target of 38% by 2025.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 46% from our 2016 base year, surpassing our target of 20% by 2025.
- Reduced year-over-year greenhouse gas emissions by 1% while also achieving 16% growth in net revenue, reflecting a decoupling of GHG emissions from corporate growth.
- Secured commitments from 76% of our top suppliers to meet science-based targets, which is critical to achieving our Scope 3 emissions reduction targets.
“In a world marked by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and complex geopolitical dynamics, Mastercard’s role as a trusted network matters more than ever,” said Jon Huntsman, vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth, Mastercard.“Our ability to perform and grow depends on our ability to earn trust — by protecting the ecosystem, advancing inclusion and acting with integrity for partners, customers and consumers. That is the framework and foundation of our impact strategy and our culture: doing well by doing good.”
In its 2025 Impact Report, Mastercard showcases how it is powering economies and empowering people, building an inclusive and sustainable economy where everyone prospers. The report details progress and impact milestones the company has achievedacross its impact strategy pillars — People, Prosperity and Planet — and the connection of these efforts to its business objectives.
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.
Mastercard’s 2025 Impact Report is available online.
