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Environment

We work with clients to support their businesses in the transition to a lower-carbon economy and to manage related risks.
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Our approach

Our sustainability strategy aligns directly with overall business strategy, ensuring we stay focused on: financially empowering people, businesses, and communities; supporting customers in their transition to a low-carbon economy; and responsibly managing environmental and social risks.

Effective climate risk management

to identify, assess and manage climate change-related risks in our business activities and portfolios.

Supporting our customers in their transition goals

with products, services and advice.

Reducing our impact on the environment

including the emissions associated with our portfolios.
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$3.7B

Sustainable project finance

100%

Electricity from renewable sources

15%

Reduction in energy consumption
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Supporting the sustainable transition

At Santander US, we are leveraging our global resources to support our customers in the transition to a low-carbon economy by addressing climate change with comprehensive green and sustainable finance solutions. Santander US is supporting clients through the execution of transactions in: Banking and Corporate Finance, Electric Vehicle Lending and Wealth Management and Investments.

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Minimizing potential risk

We are focused on continuously enhancing our climate risk identification, assessment, management, and reporting to support clients and our business. Climate Risk is part of our overall enterprise risk management framework.

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Our areas of focus

  • Reducing and offsetting CO2 emissions
  • Reducing and responsibly managing consumption
  • Raising awareness of environmental issues