- 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
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 557.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 562.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 5.2K + 48974 + 229 + 494564 = 548931 tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 84.8K tCO2e/year (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 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