• Annual Report | Responsible Banking 2021
Awards

and recognitions



Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index

For the second consecutive year, we have been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index (DJSI MILA 2021) in recognition of our outstanding performance in areas of sustainability and responsible banking.

S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021

Santander Mexico was the only bank to be included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021 thanks to the advances made in our practices based on environmental, social and corporate governance criteria. We were also awarded the Industry Mover badge for having improved on our score from last year, in addition to recording the most improvements within the financial sector.

Best Private Bank by Euromoney

For the fourth year in a row, Euromoney magazine recognized our global leadership as the Best Private Bank in Mexico for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria and high-impact investment. These awards are the result of the work being done within the private banking sector as well as the specific commitments of our responsible banking goals. We were also presented with the Best Bank for High-Net- Worth customers in Latin America, Mexico, the United States, Portugal, Chile, Poland and Spain.

Top 10 Super Companies to Work For – Grupo Expansión

For the second consecutive year, we have been ranked within the top 10 of the Super Companies 2021 rating, which is published by Expansión magazine and encompasses more than 25 companies within the category of +3,000 employees. This Places Where Everyone Wants to Work ranking is developed using the TOP Companies methodology.

2021 Santander-Reforestamos México Award

Reforestamos México recognized Santander’s 14-year partnership to promote sustainable development of forests and communities.

Tuiio is recognized as a best practice to help bring an end to poverty in Mexico

Tuiio, the Group’s financial inclusion arm, was recognized as part of the Global Compact Mexico Study to monitor the fulfillment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda as a best practice within SDG 1 to help bring an end to poverty.

Top 10 Super Companies for Women to Work For – Grupo Expansión

We were recognized by Expansión magazine as a Super Company for Women to Work For. Through Santander Mexico’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, our working group and network of partners promote gender equity and programs to help drive the leadership of women, parental responsibility and work-life balance.

Best Bank for Financial Inclusion and Most Socially Responsible Bank in Mexico by International Finance Magazine

International Finance Magazine, a finance and business publication, ranked Santander as the Best Bank for Financial Inclusion in Mexico for our Tuiio program, and as the Most Socially Responsible Bank in Mexico as a result of our social responsibility programs during the pandemic. This is the first time, in the same year, that we have been presented with two awards by this publication.

FTSE4Good Index

In 2021, we were included as part of a stock market index created by the London Stock Exchange: FTSE4Good. Since December of last year, the Bank withdrew from the FTSEGood Index. Banco Santander México has an ESG rating which is above the threshold required for index inclusion, however, due to various market aspects such as changes in capitalization and liquidity, Santander Mexico had to leave the underlying indexes that allow companies to be eligible for inclusion in the FTSE4Good index Series.

Best Bank for Sustainable Finances and Best Bank for SME's in Latin America, and Best Investment Bank in Mexico by Euromoney

Euromoney magazine presented Santander with the award for Best Bank for Sustainable Finances in Latin America for our work in driving the transition to a low-emission economy. Without a doubt, we have clearly demonstrated our commitment to the planet by financing renewable energy projects and launching products that help protect the environment.

It also presented Santander with the Best Bank for SME's in Latin America award for the support we offered companies during the pandemic through loans and microloans. For the first time ever, we were recognized as the Best Investment Bank in Mexico.

Socially Responsible Company Award (ESR)

We were presented with the Socially Responsible Company (ESR) award for the 17th consecutive year by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (AliaRSE).

Outstanding Leader in Sustainable Finance in Latin America by Global Finance magazinee

The prestigious magazine Global Finance recognized Banco Santander Mexico as an Outstanding Leader in Sustainable Finance in Latin America, as part of the first ever Sustainable Finance Awards 2021. We received this award thanks to our achievements in sustainable finances and our programs to combat climate change and guarantee a sustainable future for all.

Platinum Innovation Award from Fintech Americas for Santander’s Numberless Card

Fintech Americas, a community specializing in the financial transformation in Latin America, has presented us, for the third consecutive year, with the Platinum Award - the highest honor for Financial Innovation in Mexico – for our Numberless Card, which is the most secure card available in the market given that it has no visible card numbers or security code.

Best Mortgage Bank in Mexico by Global Brands Magazine

Global Brands Magazine, a publication that offers opinions and news about a number of global brands, recognized us as the Best Mortgage Bank Brand in 2021. This positions us as a benchmark within the mortgage market and makes us the only bank in Mexico to make this list in the category of Banking and Finance.

Best Private Bank in Mexico by The Banker

For the second consecutive year, Santander Private Banking has been ranked by The Banker, the Financial Times Group’s magazine, as the Best Private Bank in Mexico thanks to its customer service model that focuses on their specific investment needs through a range of innovative products and services.

ISO 14001:2015

We have been certified in this international Environmental Management Systems standard at our:

  • Corporate headquarters in Santa Fe since 2004.
  • Facilities in Querétaro – CTOS, Data Center II and Contact Center – since 2018.
  • Corporate offices in Patio Santa Fe, which received this certification for the first time in 2020.