Mastercard Inc
Mastercard's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mastercard completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Mastercard has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mastercard's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mastercard amounted to 52,006 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mastercard decreased by 0.09%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Mastercard's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mastercard's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mastercard were 2,962 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Mastercard reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mastercard's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mastercard's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Mastercard's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mastercard reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 849 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 49,044 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Mastercard reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mastercard's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mastercard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mastercard's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mastercard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Mastercard use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mastercard reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Mastercard's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mastercard's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mastercard reported 463,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Mastercard includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Mastercard's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mastercard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mastercard reported total Scope 3 emissions of 463,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Mastercard reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mastercard's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mastercard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mastercard's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mastercard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mastercard disclose?
In 2024, Mastercard reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Mastercard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mastercard's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 30,933 tCO₂e (43.64%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 27,744 tCO₂e (39.14%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 10,569 tCO₂e (14.91%)
Mastercard's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mastercard’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mastercard reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,962 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,156 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Mastercard's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mastercard's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mastercard reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Mastercard rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mastercard ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Mastercard is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Mastercard's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mastercard reported a total carbon footprint of 515,982 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.45% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Mastercard's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.5%. a