CA-VISA
Today, Visa (NYSE: V) and CPI Card Group Inc. (OTCQX: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions introduced the Earthwise™ High Content Card, which is made with up to 98 percent upcycled plastic, dependent on design, for a more sustainably produced card. This global launch is an exclusive offering for Visa clients and cardholders.
CPI created the Earthwise™ High Content Card, the first of its kind endorsed by Visa, to help reduce first-use plastic in payment cards and reduce plastic waste from entering the environment. Through an exclusive agreement, the companies will provide all Visa-issuing financial institutions worldwide access to the Earthwise™ High Content Card, which is EMV® compliant and dual interface capable, enabling both contact and contactless payment.
“Visa is committed to advancing sustainability in everything we do, from the 100 percent renewable electricity that processes transactions in our data centers, to the sustainable card materials coming to cardholders’ wallets,” said Douglas Sabo, vice president and head of corporate responsibility and sustainability at Visa Inc. “Our collaboration with CPI signifies a further milestone in our efforts to drive our goal of inclusive growth with a commitment to protecting the environment. We’re proud that this offering will ultimately benefit the entire payments industry and environment.”
The Earthwise™ High Content Card, endorsed by Visa, will initially be Visa-branded. This is the first time Visa has proactively worked with a partner to develop a financial card made with more sustainable materials to meet increasing interest from both issuers and consumers. A recent CPI Consumer Insights survey of debit and credit card users conducted by an independent research firm, found 73 percent of respondents indicated it is “important” that their financial institution is environmentally-conscious, and over 57 percent would be interested in a card made with recycled materials.
The Earthwise™ High Content Card is produced using rPETG – a type of upcycled plastic. “Upcycled” is defined as the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. CPI used its manufacturing strength and innovation to achieve a payment card that combines post-industrial rPETG with the essential, non-plastic components, including the EMV chip, antenna and adhesives, to create a card containing up to 98 percent upcycled plastic, depending on the final card design for each particular issuer. The new card joins Earth Elements™, CPI’s portfolio of more eco-friendly payment cards, which includes Second Wave™ , the first to market, EMV® compliant, dual interface capable, high quality payment card featuring a core made with recovered ocean-bound plastic.
“We applaud Visa’s commitment to sustainability and its first-to-market approach,” said Guy DiMaggio, senior vice president and general manager, Secure Card Solutions, CPI Card Group. “Taking steps to protecting the Earth is an everyday priority for CPI. We hope our efforts continue to empower issuers and cardholders everywhere to help reduce the impact of plastic waste on our planet.”
The sustainable card offer builds upon Visa’s award-winning sustainability track record, which includes recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index every year since 2017 and as a FTSE4Good Index Member. In addition, Just Capital recognized Visa as one of the Most Just Companies in 2020. To learn more about Visa’s commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability, click here .
To learn more about the Earthwise™ High Content Card, click here .
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa , visa.com/blog and @VisaNews .
About CPI Card Group®
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. CPI has more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and is a trusted partner to financial institutions and payments services providers. Serving customers from locations throughout the United States, CPI has a large network of high security facilities, each of which is registered as PCI compliant by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard®, American Express® and Discover®. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.
EMV® is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries and an unregistered trademark elsewhere. The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo, LLC.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200616005038/en/
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Andersen Consulting styrker sit udbud af cybersikkerhed med tilføjelsen af S-RM11.12.2025 00:05:00 CET | Pressemeddelelse
Andersen Consulting indgår en samarbejdsaftale med S‑RM, en global efterretnings- og cybersikkerhedsvirksomhed, og styrker dermed sin evne til at understøtte globale kunder med risikostyring, hændelsesrespons og strategisk rådgivning. S-RM har hovedsæde i Storbritannien og leverer integrerede ydelser, der spænder over cyberrådgivning, digital efterforskning, hændelseshåndtering, virksomhedsefterretning og due diligence i forbindelse med transaktioner. Firmaet betjener family offices, kapitalfonde, Fortune 500-virksomheder og mellemstore virksomheder inden for bl.a. finans-, olie- og sundhedssektoren, og tilbyder praktisk cybersikkerhedsstyring samt tilpassede risikoplatforme. Med døgnåben hændelseshåndtering og dybdegående efterforskningsekspertise hjælper S-RM organisationer med at styrke deres modstandsdygtighed og træffe informerede beslutninger i komplekse miljøer. "I en tid, hvor trusler konstant udvikler sig, skal organisationer være proaktive, ikke reaktive," udtaler Heyrick Bon
Canva Unveils 2026 Design Trends: The Year of ‘Imperfect by Design’10.12.2025 23:52:00 CET | Press release
Canva’s third annual Design Trends Report uncovers insights from millions of Canva users and billions of designs to predict the must-know visual trends for creators and brands in 2026.90% surge in DIY-inspired searches, reflecting a shift toward raw, personal, and imperfect design.85% increase in searches for Zine and Substack inspired layouts as creators gravitate toward editorial style storytelling.80% of creators say 2026 is the year to regain creative control, embracing AI as a partner while prioritizing styles that feel human.54% growth in searches for clean layouts and simple branding as audiences gravitate toward pared back styles.527% surge in lo-fi aesthetic searches in favor of nostalgia driven, emotionally expressive visuals.220% jump in searches for “liminal” and “uncanny” content as lines between real and surreal blur. Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, today unveiled its third annual Design Trends Report with bold predictions for creativi
Audiencerate Achieves Google Customer Match Partner Status, strengthening its role as a Global Data Provider10.12.2025 22:40:00 CET | Press release
Audiencerate, an international technology company specializing in data activation solutions and platforms within the AdTech and MarTech sectors, has been officially awarded by Google as a Customer Match Upload Partner. This certification is granted to a restricted number of global operators (https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/7361372?hl=en) authorized to manage and onboard first-party data into the Google Ads and DV360 ecosystem. The company strengthen its strategic partnership with Google by adding the Customer Match Upload Partner accreditation to its existing status as a certified Google Data Provider. This new credential enables Audiencerate to seamlessly integrate proprietary audience segments and data into Google’s advertising platforms. The combination of these two accreditations represents an exceptionalsituation in the international landscape and solidifies Audiencerate's position in the digital advertising market, which is increasingly reliant on first-party data. T
Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group – Official Statement10.12.2025 21:06:00 CET | Press release
On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations, including all G7 members, alongside the European Commission, NATO, European Parliament, Global Banks, and Ratings Agencies to discuss the DSRB. A number of countries have now indicated their intention to begin the formal steps required to bring the DSRB into existence. This phased pattern of engagement is standard in the creation of international financial institutions, which typically begin with a core group of anchor nations and expand as additional members join through charter negotiations and subsequent capital rounds. The DSRB is designed to complement the European Union’s SAFE initiative, offering a broader multilateral platform that brings together NATO and Indo-Pacific nations and mobilises global capital to build the balance-sheet capacity required to finance nations’ defence spending and long-term res
ClickUp 4.0's Craft & Quality is Available Today, Maximizing Human Productivity10.12.2025 19:26:00 CET | Press release
Hand-crafted to deliver the most polished, powerful ClickUp experience ever created ClickUp today announced the launch of ClickUp 4.0, a groundbreaking release designed to end the chaos of work sprawl and usher in a new era of work. With a bold vision for the convergence of software, people, and AI, ClickUp 4.0 delivers a suite of powerful new features that empower teams to do their best work in one converged workspace. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251210712132/en/ A new era of ClickUp For years, organizations have struggled with fragmented workflows, siloed tools, and the constant friction of context switching. ClickUp 4.0 is the answer: a single, beautifully crafted workspace that brings together tasks, docs, goals, chat, and AI-powered automation. The result is a platform that not only saves time but also sparks creativity and collaboration at every level. “Software is converging - we always knew it woul
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom