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Financial Intermediation
PL
updated 3 months ago

Santander Bank Polska S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Santander Bank Polska S.A., a prominent player in the Polish banking sector, is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 2001, the bank has rapidly evolved, becoming a key provider of financial services across the country, particularly in urban regions. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, Santander Bank Polska offers a diverse range of products, including personal accounts, loans, and investment services. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Santander Bank Polska has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer service excellence. The bank continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining a robust presence in the financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Santander Bank Polska 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.

47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s score of 47 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Santander Bank Polska S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,817,570 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,163,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,832,710 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and employee commuting. In 2023, the bank's emissions were approximately 20,235,110 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,138,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 13,288,800 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions primarily from business travel at 3,135,900 kg CO2e. Santander Bank Polska S.A. has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with this ambition cascading from its parent company, Banco Santander, S.A. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the bank's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The bank's emissions data is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and align with global climate goals.

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201520162017201820192021202220232024
Scope 1
7,312,960
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
33,859,205
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Santander Bank Polska S.A. is in PL, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 94% last year and decreased by approximately 58% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
73%
Business Travel
27%

Santander Bank Polska S.A.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Santander Bank Polska S.A. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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