Preserving Our Planet | Visa

Together, we can do more for our planet

We've achieved carbon neutrality in our operations and transitioned to 100% renewable electricity.¹ And now we're working to drive sustainable commerce and support urgent climate action and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

20,000 people, 100% committed to sustainability

We’re working to minimize the footprint of our offices, data centers and business activities.¹

100% renewable electricity

We've transitioned to 100% renewable electricity across our global offices and data centers.²

Carbon-neutral operations

We’ve achieved carbon neutrality across our operations for 2020, and we commit to maintain that going forward.³

140 onsite electric vehicle chargers

Just one of the many ways we're empowering our employees to commute with a lighter footprint.

Choosing partners that share our sustainability goals

From enabling sustainable payment card options and calculating customer CO2 footprint one transaction at a time, to making sustainable travel and public transit easier across the globe, we're embedding sustainability into our partnerships and initiatives.

SUSTAINABLE PAYMENTS Earthwise™ uses up to 98% upcycled materials

In 2020, we partnered with CPI Card Group® to help launch Earthwise, a payment card made of up to 98% upcycled plastic dependent on design.⁴

TRAVALYST PARTNERSHIP By 2030, 1.8 billion people will travel globally

We've partnered to help create Travalyst, a sustainable travel initiative to help people explore our world in a way that protects both people and places, for generations to come.⁵

ECOLYTIQ + VISA Sustainability-as-a-Service®

ecolytiq brings financial institutions Sustainability-as-a-Service® offerings in consumer environmental footprinting, context-based education and access to impact offsets.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSIT Making journeys easier

We’re working with cities and public transit agencies around the world to streamline payments and remove friction for consumers at the turnstiles and faregates.

Read about urban mobility

Our Promise

What We Stand For

Leading By Example

Visa opens doors all over the world so more people can participate in the economy

PEOPLE + POSSIBILITIES

Addressing economic inequality by empowering people traditionally excluded from the financial system

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

Empowering underserved communities and supporting local economies everywhere

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