Visa marks Earth Day with pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 Shares Visa, a leading global payments technology company, has announced a new global commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. The company also announced its achievement of carbon neutrality across its operations in 2020. Visa also outlined plans to become a climate positive company through new partnerships and expanded initiatives to support sustainable commerce and the transition to a low-carbon economy beyond the company’s own footprint. Al Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of Visa said, “Visa is committed to creating a more sustainable future. Our new net-zero commitment and enhanced efforts across our network in support of sustainable initiatives are immediate ways we will achieve our goals to help build a better future for our planet.”