Our approach

Our support for inclusive, sustainable growth helps customers and communities build paths to prosperity. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy aligns directly with overall business strategy, ensuring we stay focused on: financially empowering people, businesses, and communities; the transition to a low-carbon economy; and responsibly managing environmental and social risks.

At Santander US, we believe that we can and should have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. We are building paths to prosperity by focusing our efforts on three key areas:

By helping customers transition to a low-carbon economy and achieving our sustainability goals

By meeting the needs of underserved individuals and communities, and by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Since 2019, Banco Santander has made a series of global public commitments that reflect its commitment to responsible and sustainable banking.

11.8M

People financially empowered (exceeded 2025 goal)

100%

Carbon-neutral in own operations since 2020

100%

Electricity from renewable sources (2025)

€120B

Green Finance Raised (2025)

30%

Senior positions held by women (2025)

0%

Equal Pay Gap (2025)

The Santander US Community Plan is a $13.6 billion, three-year commitment to our communities, including $4.6 billion in community development and $9 billion sustainable finance. You can learn more about our commitment here.