Mastercard believes that the private sector can do more and make real impact by combining efforts and engaging businesses and consumers to take action. Together with our partners, Mastercard reaches nearly 3 billion people around the world – our goal is to empower businesses and consumers to join us in taking collective action.

Establishing roots

Trees are one of the critical networks on which the earth runs. Current levels of carbon emissions, use of natural resources and pollution are exceeding limits that are environmentally sustainable or safe. In turn, people across the globe see and feel these realities affecting their communities today and potentially for generations to come.

Together with partners who are committed to doing well by doing good, the Priceless Planet Coalition pledges to plant 100 million trees over five years. Planting trees does not replace the need for companies to reduce carbon emissions, invest in energy efficient workplaces and operational processes, source renewable energy, or adopt a sustainable supply chain. But planting trees is one of the biggest and most effective ways of capturing CO₂ out of the atmosphere to tackle the global climate crisis. Assisting us in this goal will be our tree planting partners, Conservation International and World Resources Institute with partner One Tree Planted.

Extending commitments

Our commitment to planting trees is just one step to deliver tangible progress in ensuring this Priceless Planet on which we live is healthy for future generations to enjoy. This effort is an extension of Mastercard’s environmental sustainability goals, adding to our existing commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, source 100% renewable energy and pioneer environmentally conscious solutions.