Annual Integrated Report
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Annual Integrated Report
Table of Contents
Introduction | Value Creation | Economic Performance | Environmental | Social | Governance | Appendices
About the report
At Santander, we are committed to presenting a clear and
transparent portrayal of our activities to society.
To this end, we publish an annual report constituted of two
distinct documents that complement one another, thereby
enabling our stakeholders to conduct multifaceted analyses
from different perspectives:
Annual Integrated Report
We have incorporated elements of the Integrated Report, with
a focus on the impact and value creation of our operation for a
variety of stakeholders and the environment.
The material also includes the Basis of Preparation, which
explains the sustainability indicator concepts, as well as the
boundaries and assumptions used in this Annual Integrated
Report for 2022.
Financial Statements
The financial statements present the financial results for the
period, according to established accounting standards.
Good practices in the Report
With the aim of ensuring technical precision and comparability
to the Report, we have crafted this document based on the
foremost standards for sustainability initiatives and corporate
reporting.
Throughout the process, we drew upon four key sources for
guidance:
⚫ Santander's materiality assessment
⚫ Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards
• Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council (formerly
known as the International Integrated Reporting Council - IIRC)
⚫ United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
With the purpose of enhancing comprehension and cohesion, we
added references throughout the document to indicate which
standards or principles are being addressed in each section.
As in previous years, at the conclusion of this document we have
put together a glossary of technical terms and the GRI Content
Index, with references to the topics addressed.
If you have any questions or would like to suggest additional
topics and indicators, please contact us at sustentabilidade@
santander.com.br.
Capital glossary
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In compliance with the guidelines set forth by the
Integrated Reporting Framework, this document
thoroughly examines the capitals that are utilized or
impacted by our operations.
For greater clarity, we provide a brief exposition of the
meaning of each capital, as outlined below.
Financial Capital: It refers to the capital reserve of an
organization, encompassing liquid assets such as cash,
securities, certificates, and other negotiable instruments
that can be readily converted into cash.
Human Capital: it refers to the competencies, skills,
and expertise of individuals, as well as their motivations
to innovate. It encompasses the alignment with and
support for governance structures, risk management,
and ethical values, in addition to the ability to execute an
organization's strategy.
Intellectual Capital: it refers to intangible organizational
assets that are knowledge-based. It encompasses
intellectual property, such as patents, copyrights,
software, rights, and licenses, as well as "organizational
capital," such as systems, procedures, and protocols.
Manufactured Capital: it refers to the physical assets
that have been manufactured and are available to
an organization for use in the production of goods or
the provision of services, encompassing buildings,
equipment, and infrastructure.
Natural Capital: it refers to all environmental resources
and processes that provide goods or services supporting
an organization's past, present, and future prosperity.
This encompasses water, land, minerals, forests,
biodiversity, and ecosystem quality.
Social and Relationship Capital: it refers to the intricate
web of relationships that exist within and between
communities, stakeholder groups, and other networks,
as well as the ability to exchange information to enhance
both individual and collective well-being.
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Material Topics: Portfolio alignment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050; ESG risk
management, incorporating climate; ESG finance; Equality, diversity, inclusion, and
[2-14; 2-23; 3-1; 3-3] well-being; Financial well-being of the client and responsible consumption; Productive
inclusion and empowerment; Operational and business resilience; Culture, Conduct,
and Responsible Banking; Privacy, data protection, cyber security, and technology;
Advocacy
Materiality
By utilizing the materiality matrix, we have identified the most
significant topics for the sustainability of our business. This
enables us to steer our operational strategy and provides the
foundation for creating our annual report.
We conduct periodic revisions of this study to ensure that
materiality remains dynamic and accurately reflects the most
significant ESG risks and opportunities in the context of global
change.
In 2021, we devised a groundbreaking materiality framework by
combining GRI standards with Santander Group methodologies.
This framework incorporates the concept of dual materiality,
enabling us to evaluate ESG factors from two distinct vantage
points:
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How these themes affect the financial performance of the
company and its business value over the long haul; and
⚫ In what way the company's endeavors concerning these
matters affect society and the environment.
In our Integrated Report, we utilize the concept of materiality to
determine the short-, medium-, and long-term themes that may
have an impact on the company's value creation and, therefore,
require disclosure.
Our matrix underwent an update in 2022, following inputs
from four executives, including our CEO and strategic suppliers.
This process led to the emergence of two new crucial material
themes ESG Culture and Advocacy - further reinforcing our
engagement and positioning in environmental, social, and
governance matters.
Altogether, we have identified 17 pertinent themes for the Bank,
of which 11 are deemed critical and constitute the material topics
highlighted in this report.
Take a look at them and how they relate to the Sustainable
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1. Portfolio alignment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
(correlated with SDG 13)
Assessing the current carbon footprint of our portfolios and
their convergence towards the Paris Agreement by employing
climate methodologies, ensuring alignment with sector-specific
plans for mitigating climate change, and establishing goals and
implementing measures to steer portfolios towards achieving
neutral greenhouse gas emissions.
2. ESG risk management, incorporating climate (correlated
with SDGs 12 and 13)
Ensuring that our risk management framework incorporates
environmental, climate, and social risks (such as human rights)
of our clients and operations, reflecting them as drivers with an
impact on all types of risks, policies, and procedures.
3. ESG finance (correlated with SDGs 2, 6, 7, and 13)
Acting as a supportive bank and guiding agent for businesses in
the fair transition towards a low-carbon economy, promoting
the integration of environmental, social, and governance
factors into our clients' operations and supporting the growth of
sustainable financial products that foster social development,
responsible consumption, and markets such as carbon.
4. Equality, diversity, inclusion, and well-being (correlated
with SDGs 3, 5, and 10)
Promoting diversity and inclusion internally, with clients
and society at large. Ensuring equality, fair health and
emotional/financial well-being, as well as mutual respect
among employees, with zero tolerance for harassment and
discrimination.
5. Financial well-being of the client and responsible
consumption (correlated with SDGs 4, 8, 9, and 12)
Providing support to clients and local economies by offering
products and services that cater to their needs and promote
an ESG culture, while encouraging responsible consumption.
Treating them as individuals in a direct and fair manner.
Fostering innovation and the use of digital technologies
to maximize access to products and services and enhance
customer satisfaction.
6. Productive inclusion and empowerment (correlated with
SDGs 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11)
Designing, developing, and delivering products and services
to all potential clients, ensuring access to the financial system,
financing that meets their credit needs, and promoting
resilience through financial literacy. Fostering employability,
entrepreneurship, and income generation through business.
7. Operational and business resilience (correlated with SDG
9)
Ability to respond to a dynamic environment, despite adverse
events, while maintaining business resilience and advancing
in accordance with strategic priorities.
8. Culture, Conduct, and Responsible Banking (correlated
with SDGs 8 and 16)
Ensuring exemplary conduct of employees and the institution,
which includes a simple, personal, and fair work environment,
integrated risk management, reporting mechanisms,
transparent employee conduct towards clients, and best-in-
class ethical behavior policies.
9. Privacy, data protection, cyber security, and technology
(correlated with SDGs 8 and 9)
Managing risks associated with the collection, storage, and
use of personally identifiable information; the impacts of
increased technological reliance on artificial intelligence; and
the commercialization of carbon credits, green finance, and
ESG products through crypto assets.
10. ESG Culture (correlated with SDGs 8 and 12)
Promoting and disseminating the ESG culture both
internally and externally through effective engagement and
communication.
11. Advocacy (correlated with SDG 17)
Supporting the advancement of the agenda and initiatives
aimed at influencing public policies that foster sustainable
development and facilitate the delineation of roles and
responsibilities between various actors.
The management of these material topics is described in
detail throughout the Report. Nonetheless, the management
process for all issues is the same: we have action plans,
internal controls, and
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