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BINGO was the name of the game for Santander Consumer associates in their most recent volunteer opportunity with the Special Olympics Southern California. More than 110 volunteers from the SC technology department signed up for an hour-long virtual game of Bingo with Special Olympics Southern California athletes. The activity turned out to not only be fun, but an opportunity to learn more about an organization that inspires us to lead with inclusion and emphasize that there are similarities within our differences.
Members of the Santander Consumer Marketing and Customer Insights Team joined forces to volunteer at the Genesis Women's Shelter & Support Thrift Store. The thrift store is a part of the Dallas-based non-profit that provides safety, shelter and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence and raises awareness in the fight against it. Our teams helped organize and sort items for Genesis clients and the public who visit the store.
We're pleased to share the Santander US ESG Report, which highlights our work to build pathways to prosperity for our employees, customer and communities, and our commitments to reduce carbon emissions as we support the green economy. Today’s companies must navigate the unpredictable — not only to survive today, but also to be sustainable tomorrow. We are working hard to do our part.
Santander is the world leader in renewable energy financing through the first half of 2022, according to Infralogic's ranking. But that's not all. As we look toward 2030, we will strengthen our commitment by setting three new interim targets to decarbonize our portfolios: 🟢 -29% absolute emissions financed in the energy sector 🟢 -33% emissions intensity in the aviation sector 🟢 -32% emissions intensity in the steel sector
Santander’s goal has always been to help people prosper. That’s why we’ve formed our relationship with Rocket Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, to connect our customer to Rocket Mortgage’s digitally-driven home loan experience and help them achieve the dream of homeownership. Santander customers will now be eligible for exclusive discounts and gain access to a dedicated and easily accessible team of bankers, to assist them through the entire Rocket Mortgage experience.
We recently opened a beautiful new branch location in Watertown, MA, that features Santander’s innovative design for engaging clients in a relaxed environment. Interested in a career in banking? Check out open positions at https://www.santandercareers.com/.
“Hybrid is a team sport,” Paul Aubin, Customer Service Center Manager. “We work together for the common good of the group, adjusting as we go to find what works for every player. It’s not a single game; it’s a multi-season strategy to ensure we’re playing at our best.”
We are proud to be part of Banco Santander, which was honored recently by Euromoney with several 2022 Awards for Excellence, including the World’s Best Bank for Financial Inclusion. Our purpose – to help our customers, their businesses, and communities prosper – is truly a global mandate for Santander. In the United States, Santander US is putting this into action through our $9.1 billion in lending, 60,000 volunteer hours in underserved communities, and $1.9 billion in community development investments, among other efforts. We are also proud to partner with esteemed organizations – such as Operation HOPE and Junior Achievement USA – who are dedicated to financial wellness, literacy and education. These efforts are advancing Santander’s goal of making financial service accessible to all.
Santander and Formula 1 have signed a three-year collaboration agreement to find innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive industry is a variety of areas. The Santander X Global Challenge | Countdown to Zero invites innovators to submit their projects in one of three sustainable solution categories. Projects will be evaluated and promoted by a member of F1. Read more for full details.
“The pandemic required many colleagues to work remotely for the first time,” says Matt Ames, Associate Director of Learning Management. “This shift came with the occasional cameo appearance from a family member or pet. And I think that because of these personal moments, we can relate to our colleagues better and build stronger connections because we’ve seen into their lives. Now, we can blend the best of both worlds with our hybrid approach and enjoy the benefits of collaborating and bonding together in person.”
