Annual Integrated Report
The recent efforts to eradicate illegal
deforestation add to a longstanding history of
engagement in this matter.
Sector-specific initiatives
•
We are co-founders of the Round Table on Responsible
Soy ("RTRS"), which established the first certification for
responsible soy production
•
We are co-founders and board members of the Sustainable
Livestock Working Group ("GTPS"), a multi-sector initiative
aimed at promoting best agricultural practices in Brazil
• We participate in Febraban's forest and agribusiness working
groups
• We do not engage in business with customers who extract,
process, or split native timber without a green seal certification
("FSC").
engage in activities that promote, either directly or indirectly,
3 engage in activities that promote,
4
manufacture, distribute, or sell anti-personnel mines,
cluster munitions, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons,
or ammunition containing depleted uranium.
In addition, we closely monitor the financing operations
conducted in the following industries:
Industry
Portfolio (R$)
Weapons and Ammunition²
Alcoholic Beverages
Fossil Fuels and
Derivatives³
2,421,257
786,328,140
7,048,023,588
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Assessments by segment
2022
Wholesale segment¹
Companies 3 segment (Retail)¹
Projects²
Collaterals³
8031
815
46
116
Real estate loans4
Flagged by Compliance5
Agribusiness operations
117
7
487
Total
2,391
% of the overall
portfolio¹
0.0%6
0.2%
1.4%
In general, when a case of low severity arises, we act as
promoters of good practices and condition the business and
relationship to improvements. In more sensitive situations,
the transaction may be denied, and the business relationship
terminated.
'This figure represents the absolute count of economic groups assessed, which
may comprise dozens of CNPJs eligible for Social and Environmental Risk ("SER")
assessment. Further assessment details, as well as historical analysis indicators,
including projects evaluated in accordance with the Equator Principles, are
available on our Sustainability website. Properties used as collateral for client
transactions include a social and environmental component in their valuation
reports. If any areas of concern are identified, the Social and Environmental Risk
unit must issue an opinion. 4Social and environmental risk assessments for Real
Estate Loans may be conducted at the time of project financing (Business Plan).
The reported amount refers to the Business Plan. "Wholesale customers who
are beginning a relationship with the Bank undergo a thorough analysis that
encompasses social and environmental aspects by the Compliance department.
If any areas of concern are identified, the Social and Environmental Risk unit
must issue an opinion. Specific cases of agribusiness operations with social and
environmental risks (e.g., suspensions, indigenous lands, Conservation Units)
detected through a proprietary tool developed by the Bank.
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2.192
Industries sensitive to deforestation
• We conduct an annual assessment of the social and
environmental practices of our clients engaged in beef
processing, as well as the sale of soy and timber.
Companies with annual revenues exceeding R$
200 million
• We adhere to the global Environmental, Social, and Climate
Change Risk Management ("ESCC") policy, which prescribes
special consideration for activities that may have potential
impacts on conservation units, as well as the verification of
any extraction and/or sale of native tropical timber.
• We have implemented procedures and controls outlined
in the Social, Environmental and Climate Risk Policy
("PORSAC") to verify legal compliance and best practices of
all corporate clients with activities in Brazil. Approximately
2,000 assessments are conducted each year, which includes
businesses with operations in the Amazon, such as major
grain producers and beef processors.
Special restrictions
Our policies specify the industries and customers with whom
we must not do business due to the social or environmental
impact of their activities. We do not engage in any business
relationships with companies that:
Health Hazardous4
Tobacco
168,421,151
266,255,576
Legalized Gaming and/or
Betting5
18.865
0.0%6
0.1%
0.0% 6
Total
8,271,468,577
1.7%
"Votal loan portfolio balance. We have a specific policy for the defense industry,
establishing criteria for activities related to this sector. This category includes
activities such as production and/or sale of fossil fuels and their derivatives.
4Industries whose products, when misused or abused, can lead to chronic diseases,
such as cholesterol or hypertension, for example. 5Games that can lead to addiction
in case of unhealthy habits. Banco Santander has policies restricting relationships
with unlicensed bookmakers or "gambling", maintaining relationships only with
licensed entities. "Value close to zero
We do not invest in these industries, a restriction that applies
to our controlled and affiliated companies, categories over
which Banco Santander Brasil has control and whose accounting
balances are therefore consolidated into its Financial Statements
in accordance with the consolidation accounting rules for
Financial Statements set forth by the Brazilian Central Bank.
Social and Environmental Risk in 2022
In 2022, we conducted 2,391 Social and Environmental Risk
assessments, which were classified according to the table below.
Out of this total, 2,192 received a favorable opinion:
See examples of how social and environmental risk assessments
have been implemented in 2022. The topics may comply with the
Bank's Social and Environmental Risk Policy, the Principles of the
Equator, the National Pact for the Eradication of Slave Labor, or
any combination of these commitments
Industry
Real Estate Loans
Theme Addressed
Construction of a property
development on a strip of
sand
Approved
Approved with reservation
Declined
Under review
Outcome
Social and
Environmental
Risk
assessment
results
Unfavorable opinion following a thorough analysis
of physical risks associated with climate change, such
as rising sea levels, heavy rainfall, and landslides..
Agribusiness
Manufacturer (auto parts)
Insufficient traceability of
indirect cattle suppliers in
Amazonian meatpackers
Civil inquiry into
working conditions at a
manufacturing facility
Favorable opinion with restrictions. To obtain credit
approval, the meatpackers began monitoring their
indirect suppliers and committed to monitoring both
their direct and indirect suppliers until December
2025, with the aim of ending illegal deforestation in
the supply chain.
Favorable opinion. In response to an inquiry on the
subject matter, the client put forth a comprehensive
action plan and mitigating measures, including
equipment adjustments, employee training and
upskilling, and the establishment of a health and
safety team within the organization.
2
extract, process, or split native timber without green
certifications - Forest Stewardship Council ("FSC") or Forest
Certification ("Cerflor")
operate in the extraction or manufacturing of asbestos-
containing products
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Cyber risk and information security
In an increasingly digital world, we deem the management of
cyber risk and information security to be material topics for our
business.
In view of this, we have adopted a governance structure that
adheres to the industry's best practices and protocols.
Our cyber security policies and processes are approved
by the Board of Directors and monitored by this and
other bodies, including the Integrated Operational Risk
Committee, Operational Risk Forum, and Audit Committee.
In these forums, the responsible department presents the
leadership with security guidelines and updates on ongoing
investments and projects.
Santander
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