In 2025, Banco Santander conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 6,677.199a | 5,370.887a |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,789.898a | 3,502.886a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,689.426a | 341.995a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Banco Santander generated a total of 6,677 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 25.3% of Banco Santander's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.74.7% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2025, Banco Santander's total waste generation has increased by 24.32%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Since 2025, Banco Santander's hazardous waste generation has increased by 297.35%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..a
Overall, Banco Santander has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.a