- High inflation (7.2%) in Chile.
- Uncertainty due to the pandemic and political situation.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Increased funding costs due to interest rate hikes.
Banco Santander Chile
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Banco Santander Chile disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.0K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 474 tCO2e; Scope 2: 6.8K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.7K tCO2e. 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
9.0K tCO2e
2021
Renewable Energy
28%
of total energy
Water Usage
100.6K m3
2021
Waste
912.9 tons
2021
Energy Use
23.5K MWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 474 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.0K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 11.1K tCO2eq/year |
| 2019 | 16.1K tCO2eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 100% since 2019 (based on own operations).
- Eliminated 100% of single-use plastic waste in operations.
- 28% of energy from renewable sources, with a goal of 100% by 2025.
- Construction of six solar panel plants to generate own renewable energy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 30% women in management positions by 2025.
- Eliminate gender pay gap by 2025.
- Financially empower 4 million people by 2025.
- Grant US$1.5 billion in green funding by 2025.
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 (own operations).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceFinancial InclusionSustainable FinancingCommunity DevelopmentEmployee Well-being