Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., a prominent player in the Brazilian banking sector, is headquartered in São Paulo. Established in 1982, the bank has grown significantly, becoming a key provider of financial services across the country, particularly in major urban centres. As a subsidiary of the global Santander Group, Banco Santander Brasil operates primarily in retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services. Its core offerings include personal and business loans, credit cards, and investment products, distinguished by a strong emphasis on digital innovation and customer service. With a robust market position, Banco Santander Brasil has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its commitment to sustainability and financial inclusion. The bank continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted financial partner in Brazil, leveraging technology to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
How does Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.'s score of 30 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. reported carbon emissions data that includes various metrics, although specific total emissions figures are not disclosed. The bank's emissions per megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity are approximately 210.0 kg CO2e, while emissions per terajoule (TJ) are about 73,800.0 kg CO2e. Additionally, emissions per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) stand at approximately 92.47 kg CO2e, and emissions per tonne of steel are about 1,580.0 kg CO2e. For 2021, the bank reported gross global combined Scope 1 emissions of about 700.0 kg CO2e per unit of total revenue (USD). However, there is no specific data available for Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions for either year. Banco Santander (Brasil) has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of disclosed reduction initiatives suggests that the bank may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations.
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Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.