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Financial Intermediation
DE
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Santander Consumer Bank AG

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Santander Consumer Bank AG, a prominent player in the financial services sector, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1984, the bank has established itself as a key provider of consumer finance solutions, specialising in auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards. With a commitment to innovation, Santander Consumer Bank AG offers unique products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers, including flexible financing options and competitive interest rates. The bank's strong market position is underscored by its robust customer base and notable achievements in digital banking services. As part of the global Santander Group, it leverages extensive resources and expertise to deliver exceptional financial solutions, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking reliable banking services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Santander Consumer Bank AG'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.

30

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Santander Consumer Bank AG's score of 30 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Santander Consumer Bank AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Santander Consumer Bank AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 295,212,380 kg CO2e. This figure includes 23,955,164 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,660,746 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 270,497,720 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, the bank's total emissions were about 261,783,720 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 25,483,508 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,127,927 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 243,296,950 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Santander Consumer Bank AG has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, Santander Group, reflecting the bank's current subsidiary status within the corporate family. The bank's emissions intensity, as indicated by its revenue, suggests a focus on understanding the environmental impact of its investment decisions. However, without defined reduction targets or commitments, the path forward for emissions reduction remains unclear.

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20222023
Scope 1
25,483,508
00,000,000
Scope 2
5,127,927
0,000,000.0
Scope 3
243,296,950
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Santander Consumer Bank AG's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Consumer Bank AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Santander Consumer Bank AG 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.

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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