Mastercard and Partners Launch Priceless Planet Coalition to Act on Climate Change - Seite 4

Matt Hall, Head of Customer Solutions, Santander UK: “We’re committed to being a responsible bank and are excited to be joining forces with a partner that shares our common vision for a better world. In order to effectively respond to the climate crisis we need everyone to take action and work together to find solutions, and this partnership with Mastercard is an important step in the right direction.”

Lance Uggla, Chairman and CEO of IHS Markit: “The effects of climate change are very real, and companies have a responsibility to lead by example to protect our planet. Trees play an important part in reaching the Paris Climate Accord and working with others we can have a bigger impact in achieving a more sustainable future.

Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq: Together with our users we figured out an easy way for everyone to become CO2 positive. We launched the bunq Green Card that plants trees as you spend, so you can contribute to a greener world with zero effort. Naturally, we’re very excited to be a Priceless Planet Coalition founding partner.”

Patrick J. Foye, Chairman and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority: "The MTA is delighted that the Priceless Planet Coalition will be planting trees when New York City subway or bus customers tap to pay their fare with a Mastercard. The MTA is committed to delivering sustainable public transportation and reducing our region’s carbon footprint. This promotion will accelerate use of OMNY contactless payments and reduce the number of plastic MetroCard fare cards we produce …a win-win for transit riders and the planet.”

To learn more about Mastercard’s sustainability efforts, please visit:

https://www.mastercard.us/content/dam/mccom/global/aboutus/Sustainabil ... ard-sustainability-report-2018.pdf.

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