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Santander UK Group Holdings plc

Santander UK Group Holdings plc, commonly known as Santander UK, is a prominent banking institution headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2010, it operates primarily in the financial services industry, offering a wide range of banking products and services tailored for personal, business, and corporate clients. With a strong presence across the UK, Santander UK is renowned for its innovative approach to banking, including competitive mortgage offerings, personal loans, and a robust digital banking platform. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its branch network and the introduction of customer-centric initiatives that enhance user experience. As a subsidiary of the global Santander Group, Santander UK holds a notable position in the market, recognised for its commitment to customer service and financial inclusion. Its unique blend of traditional banking values and modern technology sets it apart in the competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Santander UK Group Holdings plc'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.

43

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Santander UK Group Holdings plc's score of 43 is higher than 92% 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 UK Group Holdings plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Santander UK Group Holdings plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,438,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 84,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to about 2,527,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Comparatively, emissions have decreased from 5,963,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 6,363,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 6,452,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a positive trend in reducing overall carbon output. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for clearer commitments in this area. Overall, Santander UK Group Holdings plc's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although further transparency regarding specific reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate action profile.

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Scope 1
5,937,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
515,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Santander UK Group Holdings plc'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 UK Group Holdings plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Santander UK Group Holdings plc 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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