CompoSecure Earns Sustainability Silver Medal from EcoVadis

CompoSecure Inc. has been awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year, placing it in the top 15% of companies globally for sustainability. The recognition reflects CompoSecure’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. COO Greg Maes emphasized the role of employees in driving progress and expressed gratitude for their dedication. The company improved its EcoVadis score from 60 in 2023 to 67 in 2024, indicating significant strides in ESG integration, especially considering EcoVadis’s updated assessment methodology.

For more information, visit composecure.com.

CPI Ready to Deploy Revolutionary New Chip Technology

CPI Card Group Inc. has launched a new contactless card featuring Infineon’s SECORA Pay Green technology. This innovative card design integrates the chip and antenna, allowing for greater flexibility in card design, including varied shapes and eco-friendly materials. The all-in-one technology simplifies manufacturing by eliminating the need for a separate inlay, reducing the carbon footprint of the cards. CPI has begun producing sample cards and is ready to collaborate with issuers for pilot programs.

For more information, visit cpicardgroup.com.

Fiserv May Grab Competitive Edge with New Bank Charter

Fiserv has gained a competitive edge by obtaining a merchant acquirer limited purpose bank (MALPB) charter in Georgia, allowing the payments processing giant to process credit and debit card transactions independently, without partnering with banks. This new capability enables Fiserv to “own the entire transaction,” potentially allowing it to undercut competitors on pricing. The company had applied for the charter earlier in January, according to Tony DeSanctis from Cornerstone Advisors.

For more information, visit fiserv.com.

HID Partnership Brings Access Cards to Entra ID MFA Options

HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID that allows enterprise employees to use their existing physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method for accessing Entra ID and Microsoft 365 resources. This integration aims to simplify MFA deployment and support organizations in adopting passwordless authentication, in line with Microsoft’s MFA requirements. HID emphasizes that this offers organizations flexibility in implementing MFA, particularly with phishing-resistant options. Microsoft’s Eleanor Falla noted that the integration enhances Entra ID’s capabilities by allowing the use of third-party MFA solutions for secure user identity protection.

For more information, visit hidglobal.com.

IDEMIA Public Security Names Chief Technology Officer

IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership.

For more information, visit idemia.com.

Infineon Launches SECORA™ Pay Green

Infineon Technologies AG has launched SECORA™ Pay Green, a groundbreaking solution aimed at significantly reducing plastic waste and CO2 emissions in the payment card industry. This innovation allows for the production of the world’s first fully recyclable contactless payment cards using eco-friendly, locally sourced materials.

For more information, visit infineon.com.

Mastercard to Buy Minna Technologies

Mastercard announced its acquisition of Minna Technologies, a Swedish subscription management services company, aiming to develop a central hub for customers to manage their subscriptions. This platform will enable users to review subscription transactions and connect with merchants offering loyalty rewards and incentives. Mastercard’s goal is to reduce involuntary subscription churn, decrease card blocks and enhance the overall customer experience. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

For more information, visit mastercard.com.

MCT Adds 100% Plastic-Free Full-Face-Foil Cards to BetterCore Portfolio

Marketing Card Technology LLC (MCT) is now accepting orders for its ZERO PLASTIC Foil Cards, made from responsibly sourced fiber board coated with reflective foil. These cards are completely plastic-free, recyclable with mixed paper and feature a rigid, water-resistant design. CEO Push Venkitasamy explained that the new construction offers superior foil effects, making it ideal for card designs with depth, sparkle and animation. As part of MCT’s BetterCore™ line, ZERO PLASTIC Foil Cards are non-toxic, recyclable and more sustainable than traditional plastic cards. MCT holds FSC® Chain-of-Custody certification for its manufacturing sites.

For more information, visit mctechnology.com.

Redefining Giving with 100% Post-Consumer Waste Gift Cards

As the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, Monadnock Paper Mills is no stranger to innovation. For more than 200 years, the company has been a leader in developing sustainable paper technologies and alternative fibers. Now, Monadnock is redefining giving with the Envi PC 100 Card, made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled content.

For more information, visit mpm.com.

Sentry Enterprises Teams Up with Credenti and PrivateID to Launch SentryCard360

Sentry Enterprises has launched SentryCard360, a new solution designed to combat the increasing risks of employee identity fraud, including “bait & switch” schemes with new hires. Developed in collaboration with Credenti and PrivateID, SentryCard360 features fingerprint enrollment that securely stores biometric data on the card itself, rather than in a database. This non-transferable design ensures only the original user can access their card. Together with Credenti and PrivateID, SentryCard360 provides comprehensive biometric verification for enhanced access control.

For more information, visit sentryenterprises.com.