Vigeo Eris: Santander Chile among the best companies in emerging markets

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Banco Santander Chile has been recognized once again among the top 100 companies in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets, highlighting its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This marks the third consecutive year the bank has achieved this recognition. CEO Miguel Mata emphasized their dedication to responsible business operations in response to global challenges, including climate change. The 2020 ranking evaluated 843 companies from 32 sectors across 31 countries, reinforcing Santander's status as a leader in sustainability.

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• Ranked among the top 100 companies in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets.
• Recognized for three consecutive years for high ESG standards.
• Signatory of the Principles of Responsible Banking, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Objectives.
• Named the most sustainable bank in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

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SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Once again Banco Santander Chile is among the 100 companies with the highest points in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets. This result is a reflection of the work Banco Santander has done over the years to become a responsible company throughout its business development, always keeping in mind the environmental, social, and corporate governance (or ESG) factors in its strategy.

Miguel Mata, CEO of Santander Chile, affirmed that “we are proud to be - for the third consecutive year - among the companies in emerging markets with the highest standards of running the business in a responsible manner and in line with the challenges we face in the world, from combating climate change to the sustainable development of communities.”

Vigeo Eiris is an agency that evaluates companies that integrate the ESG criteria in their strategies, operations and administration, committed to the promotion of economic development, responsible investment and the creation of sustainable value. The 2020 version of this ranking in emerging markets considered a universe of 843 companies in 32 sectors across 31 countries.

In 2019, Santander signed the Principles of Responsible Banking, a framework of action to ensure that the industry develops its business respecting the environment and social context, becoming a form of response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Objectives. The efforts that Santander has done globally have positioned it as the most sustainable bank in the world according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Moreno
Investor Relations
Banco Santander Chile
Bandera 140, Floor 20
Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 2320-8284
Email: irelations@santander.cl 
Website: www.santander.cl 

FAQ

What ranking did Banco Santander Chile achieve in 2020?

Banco Santander Chile was ranked among the top 100 companies in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets in 2020.

How many companies were evaluated in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets?

A total of 843 companies were evaluated in the Vigeo Eiris ranking for emerging markets.

Who is the CEO of Banco Santander Chile?

The CEO of Banco Santander Chile is Miguel Mata.

What international principles has Banco Santander Chile signed?

Banco Santander Chile has signed the Principles of Responsible Banking.

What recognition did Santander receive from the Dow Jones Sustainability Index?

Santander was named the most sustainable bank in the world according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.