Sustainability at Banco Santander
:ongitudinal study (2014–2023) between Brazil and Argentina
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2179-3565.2026v17i1p80-94Keywords:
Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Santander GroupAbstract
The commitment to sustainability has intensified in recent years, prompting banks to reassess their business strategies and adopt practices more in line with sustainable principles. In this context, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as global benchmarks for sustainable development. This study conducted a longitudinal analysis of the sustainability adherence of Santander Brazil and Argentina, based on official sustainability reports published between 2014 and 2023. The researchers observed that both subsidiaries showed improvements in sustainability indicators, indicating a commitment to achieving the SDGs, with the main convergence in achieving SDGs 4, 8, 10, and 13. However, the researchers observed divergences in results and actions, which may indicate distinct corporate strategies among the subsidiaries.
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