ESG VISION

Doing what is right has always been an integral part of who we are.

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.

 
 
 

FOCUS AREAS

 
 

Community

We strive to improve the social and economic well-being of our employees, customers, and communities.

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Environment

We endeavor to create a more sustainable future.

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Our People

We aim to be a great place to work.

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COMMUNITY

We believe that investing in the places we serve is a key part of how we achieve the goal of improving our employees, customers and community’s well-being.

 
 

Inclusive
Banking

Equal access to financial services is crucial to achieving inclusive growth and can be a catalyst in the fight to end poverty and boost shared prosperity. Driven by this belief, we are committed to designing solutions that fit meaningfully into people’s daily lives and to helping our clients meet their financial goals, whatever those may be, with convenience and simplicity.

Some of the financial services available to clients are:

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Financial
Growth

As a responsible banking institution, we believe that financial literacy is an important tool in helping people manage their personal finances in order to achieve their dreams.

In 2020, we facilitated 

39

workshops

with

1,785

participants, and

impacted

366,000

users via online financial education videos.

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Accelerating
Entrepreneurship

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.

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Youth
Education

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

$2.5 million

investment in

education

in 2020 through Fundación Banco Popular, Popular Foundation and Corporate Grants

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ENVIRONMENT

We are privileged to live and work in some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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.

 
 

Our over 1M e-Statements helped conserve:

• 1,100 tons of wood

• 6.1 million gallons of water

• 336,000 pounds of solid waste

Energy efficiency and consumption

• 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

• Total energy consumption: 60 million kWh

Our water usage

• Total water usage: 244,950 cubic meters

• 3 branches and 1 corporate facility with rainwater harvesting systems

Recycling and waste management

• Over 13,000 units of electronic equipment recycled

• 1,287 tons of paper shredded and recycled

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.


Diversity and Inclusion Policy

 

FOCUS ON INCLUSION

 
 

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.

2018
2019

In 2019, Popular started conducting focus groups with the goal of developing initiatives to meet the needs and interests of our employees.

 

OUR EMPLOYEES LEAD BY EXAMPLE

One of Popular’s central values is working together with the communities we serve.

The 77% 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

$899,008

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Volunteering

350+

employees

2,000+

hours of service

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