We work closely with the third sector (NGOs and other not-for-profit organizations) at meetings, interviews, forums and awareness days to maintain healthy and constant dialogue and spot opportunity for collaboration to address the real needs of society.

Main lines of action

In 2025, we reaffirmed our commitment to communities affected by humanitarian emergencies by continuing to focus on:

• promoting economic recovery;.
• social stability; and
• sustainable development.

At Santander we encourage our employees to volunteer in initiatives that help the communities we serve.

These initiatives, which the Group promotes and supports, seek to get employees to dedicate their time and use their skills and talent to support charitable causes, non-profit projects and organizations that benefit society.

Corporate volunteering is a valuable way for employees to engage with the community and contribute to a social cause. In particular, it aims to:

• contribute to our community support objectives through the direct involvement of Group employees in volunteer programmes;
• foster a culture of inclusion by breaking down prejudices and stereotypes;
• enhance employees’ skills and working environment through collaboration; and
• contribute to our employees’ well-being through experiences that give them satisfaction, purpose, and pride of belonging.