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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove the first\u2013use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.<\/b><\/p>\n

This move further reinforces the company\u2019s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallets.<\/p>\n

From January 1, 2028, all newly\u2013produced plastic payment cards will be required to be made from more sustainable materials \u2013 including recycled or bio-sourced plastics such as rPVC, rPET, or PLA \u2013 and approved through a certification program, in a first move for a payment network. The company will support its global issuing partners through the transition away from virgin PVC.<\/p>\n

Mastercard launched its Sustainable Card Program in 2018. Since then, over 330 issuers across 80 countries have signed up, working in partnership with major card manufacturers to transition more than 168 million cards across its network to recycled and bio-based materials. The announcement further accelerates these efforts, while also complimenting the company\u2019s work to deliver innovative, digital-first card programs that fully eliminate the need for a physical card offering.<\/p>\n

The rule change will see all newly made cards certified by Mastercard to assess their composition and sustainability claims; this certification will then be validated by an independent third-party auditor. Once a card has been validated it can be imprinted with a Card Eco Certification mark.<\/p>\n

At Mastercard we are leading and shaping our industry\u2019s collective pursuit of a more sustainable, more environmentally conscious future,\u201d said Ajay Bhalla, President of Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard<\/b>. \u201cAs our customers respond to increased consumer desire to make more eco-friendly choices, we are making a firm commitment to reducing our environmental footprint \u2013 for the benefit of people, planet and inclusive growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mastercard established its sustainability efforts more than a decade ago with a focus on financial inclusion, data responsibility and the environment. Through its network it collaborates with partners to bring new environmental innovations and initiatives to market, such as our Priceless Planet Coalition, Carbon Calculator as well as the Sustainable Card.<\/p>\n

\u201cMastercard is committed to advancing climate action and reducing waste by driving our business toward net zero emissions and leveraging our network and scale to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, regenerative economy,\u201d said Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer for Mastercard<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove the first\u2013use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028. This move further reinforces the company\u2019s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallets. 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