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DIVERSITY | EQUITY | INCLUSION

Possibilities know no limits

We believe in an equitable world, where humanity unites, prosperity is shared and opportunity is open to us all.

What makes us different

We’re cultivating a culture where we all belong, creating an environment where every voice is heard and every person feels valued.

Randall Tucker Chief Inclusion Officer, Mastercard

DEI

Belonging matters

Our commitment

Our goal is to foster a culture of belonging rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which we all thrive.

Our approach

DEI drives innovative growth via diverse perspectives, advancing industry change and community support.

DEI Policies and Governance

Business resource groups

Culture of inclusion

Inclusion for all

Mastercard's 9 employee-led resource groups with 159 global chapters drive inclusion, innovation, and insights for better business results.

External impact

We use our people, resources, and network to drive equitable, sustainable growth and financial inclusion globally through Strategic Growth and the Center for Inclusive Growth.

Workforce demographics

Our diversity up close

39% of our global workforce are women

Management Committee

Senior Management

Total Workforce

44% of our U.S. workforce are people of color

69% of final candidate interviews include women (global) 
86% of final interviews include a candidate of color (U.S.)

41% of career moves received by women (global) 
45% of career moves received by people of color (U.S.)

Following the conclusion of the 2023 assessment and validation process, globally, women at our company earn $1.00 to every $1.00 earned by men.

We also affirmed that people of color earn $1.00 for every $1.00 earned by white employees (U.S.).

The 2023 pay equity analysis results are based on action taken for the available employee population as of September 2023. Compensation data includes base, bonus and long-term incentives.

Women employees earn $1.00 for every $1.00 men employees earn, globally*

96.4%

Median pay for women compared to men*

*Additionally, as of September 2023, the median pay for women employees globally is 96.4 percent of the median for men employees, and in the U.S., the median pay for people of color is 94.3 percent of the median for white employees.

 

People of color earn $1.00 for every $1.00 white employees earn, in the U.S.

94.3%

Median pay for people of color compared to white employees*

Case studies

Examples in action

Solidarity in action

We are helping close the racial wealth and opportunity gap for Black communities across America 

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LGBTQIA+ community and True Name 

We support the LGBTQIA+ community and are committed to equal treatment, equal opportunities and equal rights. 

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Introducing Touch Card

Touch Card was designed with accessibility in mind to bring security, inclusivity and independence to blind and partially sighted cardholders around the world. 

Doing well by doing good

Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. 

Commitment to supplier diversity

We believe that to address the diverse needs of a global marketplace, our suppliers must reflect the demographics of our customers and consumers.

Mastercard policy statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Mastercard is guided by our commitment to decency, which permeates everything we do. We respect the rights of all people and have no tolerance for hate, discrimination or any form of hostility towards others. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of beliefs, cultures and backgrounds.

As with our commitment to decency, diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA through the Mastercard Way. By enabling an inclusive environment, we can unlock the full potential of our employees, customers, partners and communities in the more than 210 countries and territories in which we live and work. We know that people thrive when they feel they belong, their ideas are valued and they are treated fairly, and as a global corporate citizen, we recognize and rise to our responsibility to do well by doing good.

The journey to a truly inclusive and equitable society is an ongoing one. Our vision is to create limitless possibilities for everyone. We are working every day to move in the right direction, both in and outside our walls.

2023 ESG Report

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