Banco Santander
Banco Santander, officially known as Banco Santander, S.A., is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Spain (ES). Established in 1857, the bank has grown to become one of the largest banks in Europe, with significant operations across key regions including the UK, Latin America, and the United States. Specialising in retail and commercial banking, Santander offers a diverse range of services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services sets it apart in the competitive banking landscape. With a strong market position, Banco Santander has achieved notable milestones, such as its successful digital transformation and expansion into emerging markets. The bank continues to focus on sustainable finance and enhancing customer experience, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.
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Banco Santander's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Banco Santander reported minimal Scope 1 emissions of approximately 0.1 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2024, the bank's total emissions reached about 1,175,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 35,503,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 24,350,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,116,061,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 216,388,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 698,768,000 kg CO2e). Banco Santander has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The bank plans to achieve carbon neutrality and source 100% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025. Additionally, it has committed to completely reducing its exposure to thermal coal producers by 2030. Notably, the bank has already achieved a 46% reduction in Scope 1 emissions intensity since 2019. The bank's climate strategy aligns with the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, which it joined in March 2021, reinforcing its commitment to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Banco Santander is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while enhancing its sustainability practices.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,001,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 | 258,356,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 132,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Banco Santander 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.
