NEWS BRIEF
July 15, 2026 | Purchase, NY
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:
“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.
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.