To build a more responsible bank and strengthen customer loyalty, we’re embedding our environmental, social and governance approach in our strategy and culture.

We aim to be net zero by 2050 as we support all our customers' transition to a low-carbon economy and drive inclusive and sustainable growth.

 ¹ Sustainable Development Goals

Top 3

in NPS in 7 of our core markets

#1

bank in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Since 2019
€114.6 bn

in green finance*

IN 2023
1.8 mn new people

financially included through our access and finance initiatives

IN 2023
€174 million

invested in our communities

BETWEEN 2023-2026
€400 million

target to invest to foster education, employability and entrepreneurship

Top 3

in NPS in 7 of our core markets

#1

bank in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Since 2019
€114.6 bn

in green finance*

IN 2023
1.8 mn new people

financially included through our access and finance initiatives

IN 2023
€174 million

invested in our communities

BETWEEN 2023-2026
€400 million

target to invest to foster education, employability and entrepreneurship

* Preliminary data as final League Tables for 2023 were not yet available at date of editorial closing. This information will be updated to year end in the next Climate Finance Report.

Reports on responsible banking

The ESG presentations below give an overview of Santander’s sustainability strategy and corporate governance.

Core policies that embed ESG Criteria in our business model

They provide the fundamental guidelines that should guide the organisation's actions and decision-making.

Initiatives

Santander is an active member in the main local and international initiatives and working groups that promote sustainable development.

Principles of Responsible Investment

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This UN initiative aims to promote sustainable investment and development among its signatories.

Santander manages employees’ pension funds in Spain and Brazil based on standards of responsible investment.

More details: Principles of Responsible Investment

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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Group Executive Chair Ana Botín is a member of WBCSD’s executive committee, and Santander is part of its Future of Work initiative, which helps companies adapt their business and human resource strategy in the digital age.

More details: WBCSD

ESG ratings

 

ESG ratings20222021Evol.

MSCI index
AA

MSCI index
AA

22.4

23.9

A

A-

World & Europe index
83

World & Europe index
86

C (55.6)

C (51.8)

61 (Advanced)

61 (Advanced)

FTSE4Good index
4.2

FTSE4Good index
4.5

92.87

90.26

92

89

 

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