Corporate Citizenship
Visa and its 5,000 employees are committed to making a positive difference in the world. Our sense of global mission and purpose is driven by our concern for the economic and social well-being of all people on all continents. Over the past half century, we have demonstrated this corporate compassion through our products and actions. Now, as a new public company, we have an opportunity to build upon our previous efforts and to launch our first corporate social responsibility program.
Our goal is to encourage sustainable economic growth – inclusive economic growth that supports innovation, enhances efficiencies and enriches the quality of lives all over the world.
By combining our payment's expertise, historic commitment to financial literacy, and focused philanthropic efforts, we believe that we can bring more people into the formal banking system and support entrepreneurship and small business development. In doing so we help people worldwide to improve their lives and lift themselves out of poverty.
Our corporate citizenship framework is built on six pillars:
Supporting Communities
Our efforts include support for humanitarian aid and disaster relief programs, local communities and employee involvement.
Promoting Economic Self-Sufficiency
We support economic self-sufficiency through product innovation and corporate contributions.
Empowering People, Economies and Businesses
Electronic payments stimulate economic growth, spur business innovation, and increase efficiency.
Encouraging Financial Literacy
We play an important role in educating consumers about responsible money management.
Harnessing the Power of Sports
We believe in the unique and unifying power of sports to bring people together.
Recognizing Responsibility
We are committed to upholding the highest ethical business practices and responsible operations.