ABOUT IT
The project aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated by the Bank's card issuance. In 2021, Santander became the first bank to issue cards made from recycled plastic.
The pilot project saw a first batch of 1,500 cards made from recycled plastic issued, which went to companies committed to sustainable economic development.
The project is underway and will be expanded.
Results and Objectives
Since June 2022, all the new SX and Elite cards issued by Santander have been made from recycled plastic.
Since its implementation, the project has already ensured a reduction of 85% in the generation of plastic waste associated with card issuance, and has seen a reduction of 37% in equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
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