- Climate change causing loss of biodiversity and economic losses.
- Inappropriate behavior or conduct leading to fines and reputational risk.
- Lack of transparency in client information leading to dissatisfaction and complaints.
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 72.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 58.3K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
72.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Water Usage
528.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
772.2 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
924.8K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 58.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2012 | 102.3K tCO2e (2010 baseline) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electrical energy consumption in 2023 for operations.
- Eliminated single-use plastics in daily operations since 2021.
- Reduced paper consumption by almost five tons through the “Fitness ATM Coil” project.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase women in leadership positions to 40% by 2025.
- Increase Black employees to 40% by 2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeOwn WorkforceConsumers and End-UsersBusiness ConductSocio-environmental and Climate Risk Management