Our purpose is to pay it forward
We aspire to have a positive global impact by making complex payments infrastructure accessible. We partner with people with shared values to work toward leveling the playing field for innovation and financial access.
Marqeta Cares is our corporate social responsibility program
Marqeta Cares seeks to create inclusive communities and build pathways to economic prosperity.
Our social impact priorities are guided by principles
Invest in financial health, small business development, entrepreneurship, and education
Career advancement for communities where we do business
Use our financial and human capital to advance economic opportunity
Generate positive impact for our communities, our environment, our customers, and our company
“Our mission to become the gold standard for modern money movement means more than technology. It means doing business in a responsible way that leaves our planet in a better place for our children and generations to come.”
Jason Gardner, Founder and Executive Chairman Marqeta
Innovative sustainability
Marqeta is on a mission to achieve plastic neutrality where our total plastic footprint equals the plastic we save from the environment
74%
of plastic never gets recycled
37M
metric tons of plastic enters our ocean every year
We give back a mix of time, equity, product & profits to a variety of charities & businesses
“The Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills, is honored to partner with the Marqeta Cares program to support our youth. Marqeta’s investment will help us continue to scale services to fight for racial equity.”
These programs are having a measurable impact
9
nonprofit partners funded in 2021
10
hours paid volunteer time annually for employees
400K
company shares being donated to nonprofits
380K
pounds of ocean bound plastic will be offset in 2021
Marqeta corporate responsibility news
March 28, 2023
Marqeta and WorkWhile partner on accelerated wage access card solution
Marqeta announces partnership with WorkWhile to power accelerated wage access to its workers with a new debit card solution.
April 4, 2023
Marqeta celebrates Women's History Month
Marqeta celebrates Women's History Month with various thought-provoking events that celebrated women and promoted the fight for equality.
