Popular strives to put people at the center of progress and promote the social and economic well-being of everyone with whom we interact.
We endeavor to build a future rooted in preparedness and resilience, strengthening our response to climactic events and promoting long-term sustainability.
Learn moreWe strive to improve the social and economic well-being of our employees, customers, and communities through fair practices and growth opportunities in all aspects of the business.
Learn moreWe aim to employ governance best practices and manage risk across the organization.
Learn moreWe recognize that it is incumbent upon us to protect the land in which we live and serve. At Popular, we are committed to being part of the solutions to the challenges being created by a changing climate and are continually on the lookout for new and innovative opportunities to do our part to protect the planet.
• Since 2021, Popular has granted $2.1 million to non-profit organizations focused on reforestation, biodiversity, and renewable energy, through the Corporate Donations’ Environmental Program.
• Completed the construction of Muñoz Rivera 200, featuring more than a dozen electric vehicle charging stations, a powerful photovoltaic system, and integrated energy-efficient design features.
• Continued installation of solar panels at our facilities for a total of 64 branches and 6 corporate buildings.
• Two combined heat and power generation plants for our main buildings, Cupey Center and Señorial Center, located in Puerto Rico, fueled mainly by liquid natural gas enhancing our operational resilience.
• 19 electric vehicle recharging stations through different facilities in Puerto Rico.
• The rainwater collection and storage system at the Popular Urban HUB in our headquarters has transformed water management in Hato Rey over the last decade. Its green infrastructure – bioswales and wetlands, green roofs and walls, cisterns, and retention ponds – efficiently manages rainwater, preventing flooding and protecting nearby communities.
• Our recycling efforts focus on resources that include office paper, paperboard packaging materials, and electronic waste.
At Popular, we recognize the crucial role entrepreneurship plays in driving economic growth, job creation, and community development. Through our products, services, tailored support programs, and strategic partnerships, we provide entrepreneurs with the resources and opportunities to help them build, scale, and sustain successful businesses of all sizes.
Visit Emprende con Popular, our comprehensive online resource platform designed to compile and help entrepreneurs find the products, services, and resources to drive business growth at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey, to learn more about our offerings.
As part of Popular’s steadfast social commitment, financial and in-kind assistance was provided through Fundación Banco Popular, Popular Foundation and corporate donations and social programs impacting communities in Puerto Rico, the mainland United States and the Virgin Islands in the areas of education, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Our total social investment during 2024 amounted to approximately $10.8 million.
A 71% of Popular’s workforce in Puerto Rico and a 69% in the U.S. made voluntary contributions to Popular’s foundations through recurring payroll deductions. Also, over 1,900 employees participated in volunteering projects during 2024.
Monetary
Contribution
$911,139
with a matching contribution from Popular of $1.4 million
Volunteering
1,901
employees
10,785
hours of service
Our Board of Directors believes that high standards of corporate governance are an essential component of the strength of our corporate culture and ensure that our institutional values are embedded in our day-to-day business operations.
Our priority topics in this area include:
• Security & Privacy focused on the management of risks related to the collection, retention, and use of sensitive, confidential, and/or proprietary customer or user data.
• Corporate Governance ensuring the mechanisms to provide adequate oversight of our operations and foster an ethical environment.
