Transport is one of the biggest environmental challenges for the European Union, accounting for a quarter of its greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Commission. In urban areas, road traffic is responsible for 75% of carbon dioxide emissions, according to Greenpeace. Banco Santander has responded to this challenge with a plan specifically designed to reduce the environmental impact of transportation at its Madrid offices, facilitating the use of employee shuttles from key points in the city and promoting the use of internal routes on its campus in Boadilla del Monte. These measures aim to minimize the use of private vehicles and promote more sustainable mobility.
Additionally, Banco Santander is driving an international plan to promote sustainable mobility. In Mexico, it has partnered with VEMO to promote the use of clean technologies, and in the United Kingdom, it collaborates with Transport for London on the Santander Cycles bike-share system, which has already reduced millions of kilograms of CO2 emissions. These initiatives reflect their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Through these actions, Santander seeks to strengthen its climate responsibility and promote more sustainable lifestyles among its employees and customers.
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