Mastercard as Pledgeball’s Lead Partner
Mastercard x Pledgeball Partnership
Mastercard in Sport
Mastercard is a long-standing sponsor across sport, with a particular focus on championing women’s football and driving positive change both on and off the pitch. Through initiatives like A Style of Our Own1, Mastercard celebrates individuality and inspires the next generation of players and fans, while using the power of sport to build more connected, inclusive, and sustainable communities. By combining our global presence with meaningful partnerships, we aim to create impact that goes far beyond the game.
Partnership with Pledgeball
Mastercard has partnered with Pledgeball to leverage the power and passion of football fans in tackling climate change. Building on their long-standing presence in sport, Pledgeball has collaborated to create the Champions Innovate Pledge League at the UEFA Champions League for two consecutive years. Together, the partnership mobilises fans, athletes, and clubs to take meaningful sustainable actions, driving systemic change while fostering awareness and engagement across football communities worldwide.
Key Achievements and Milestones
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Longstanding Partnership:
RSK and Pledgeball have renewed their collaboration for a third consecutive year,
continuing to deliver innovative solutions for climate action across the sports sector. -
Sustainability Expertise in Action:
RSK has provided strategic guidance to clubs and sporting organisations on reducing emissions,
improving energy efficiency, and embedding sustainability into operations, ensuring tangible impact.
As part of the Pledgeball League, RSK awarded £15,000 worth of sustainability consulting
to the winners, Bristol City and Northampton Town, helping them implement practical,
measurable environmental improvements.
Leadership Voices:
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Wayne Mumford, RSK Sports and Leisure Director:
“RSK recognises the urgent need for sustainable change and knows that this will be achieved by
delivering meaningful action, not just words. Our work with Pledgeball allows us to connect with
people on a personal level, encouraging them to be active participants in the solutions we develop.” -
Alan Ryder, RSK Group CEO:
“Fans have the drive we need to tackle climate change. Partnering with Pledgeball allows us to take
the sustainability message to the pitch, addressing emissions and driving the shift toward a
more sustainable world.” -
Katie Cross, Pledgeball CEO:
“Our partnership with RSK applies a community-led lens to world-class sustainability expertise,
creating opportunities to offer holistic solutions to addressing climate change.”
Katie Cross, CEO of Pledgeball"Fans are at the heart of football, and our collective action has the power to create real change. Partnering with Mastercard, we can invite more people than ever to join us in protecting where we play, leveraging the global stage of the UEFA Champions League to amplify sustainable action within the sport. Mastercard’s support will enable us to continue expanding our impact, ensuring sustainability remains a core part of the football conversation. Building on last year’s success, our collaboration will extend beyond the pitch again, inspiring fans to join us in taking action to preserve those things we depend on—clean air, green spaces, and a thriving planet on which to enjoy our game."
Looking Ahead
Mastercard and Pledgeball continue to champion sustainability in sport, inspiring fans, clubs, and athletes to take meaningful action. Together, they aim to drive systemic change, raise awareness, and empower communities to create a more sustainable future—both on and off the pitch.