Puerto Rico
Today, Popular continues to be an active partner in the creation of a more sustainable and prosperous world for future generations – through our core service offerings and in the way we operate.
We are proud to support the inception, development, and growth of new enterprises that strengthen our local economies and add new jobs. Our focus on entrepreneurship embraces projects ranging from teaching elementary school students the ABCs of ideating an enterprise, to helping experienced businesspeople further evolve their companies.
We believe that education is an indispensable pillar for a just and prosperous society, and we support organizations and projects that promote educational excellence as well as access to quality education.
Over
$2.7 million
investment in
education
in 2019 through Fundación Banco Popular, Popular Foundation and Corporate Grants
We recognize that it is incumbent upon us to protect the land in which we live and serve, and the sources of clean water that nourish us and make life possible. As a corporation, we are eager to learn how we can make a positive impact.
Our Corporate Real Estate Division works to ensure that Popular is continuously improving its physical operations by considering and managing our impact on the environment where we operate.
• 1,100 tons of wood
• 6.1 million gallons of water
• 336,000 pounds of solid waste
• Over $3 million invested in installing photovoltaic systems at 28 branches, 5 corporate facilities and office buildings
• Over $15 million invested in the construction of 2 Combined Heat and Power plants to bolster resiliency in our operations
• Branches and office buildings: 65,577,167 kWh
• Branches and office buildings: 61,779,873 gallons
• 3 branches and 1 corporate facility with rainwater harvesting systems
• Over 13,000 units of electronic equipment recycled
• 1,559 tons of paper shredded and recycled
The spirit, commitment, and expertise of our people have made Popular the company it is today. We employ over 8,500 people in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the United States mainland.
Their well-being and the well-being of their families is of utmost importance to us. We strive to provide a gratifying and meaningful work experience for everyone. Diversity and Inclusion Policy Our diversity is a reflection of who we are, and at Popular, we understand the value of fostering an environment in which Diversity and Inclusion Policy can flourish, regardless of our employees’ and customers’ gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other factor.
Popular has also held various events tailored specifically for veterans and military personnel. On this front, Popular Bank in Miami was recognized in 2018 with the Patriot Award by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
During 2018, Popular’s CEO reaffirmed our company’s zero-tolerance stance on harassment and discrimination. Workshops on the topic were offered to leaders in all our markets.
In 2019, Popular started conducting focus groups with the goal of developing initiatives to meet the needs and interests of our employees.
The 78% of Popular’s workforce in Puerto Rico and a 64% in the U.S. made voluntary contributions to Popular’s foundations through recurring payroll deductions. Also, over 30% of our workforce participates each year in a wide range of volunteering activities.
Monetary
Contribution
$843,569
Volunteering
3,236
employees
13,000+
hours of service
