“Responsible use of natural resources and protection of our climate and environment are core elements of G+D’s Corporate Responsibility policy,” says Gabrielle Bugat, head of the Financial Services Division at Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security. “As a participant of the Greener Payment Partnership, we work on the standardization of bio-sourced materials in payment cards. It is the way to step forward to an earth-friendly solution, reducing petroleum-based materials.”
Mastercard also has a partnership with the Finnish Bank of Åland, WWF Finland, KPMG and Gemalto to develop a credit card made of renewable and biodegradable materials.