Experts from the bank and leaders of their respective sectors talk about the chances and challenges of sustainable transformation. Episodes will be aired weekly on the biggest streaming platforms.

In a podcast series entitled “With new energy about finances” the representatives from the world of business and science, together with Santander Bank Polska experts, will share their knowledge and experience of financing and managing a balanced transformation in the key sectors responsible for emissions in Poland. In the 8-part series, the experts will also discuss how to decarbonise business and make money on a balanced business transformation. The podcast guests will raise such issues as Poland’s carbon neutrality by 2050, energy prices, thermal efficiency of buildings, electromobility, greentech, carbon footprint calculation, and the future of insurance in light of sustainable development and climate changes.

The commencing transformation in the direction of a sustainable development, apart from the legal obligations in Poland, is a chance for technological advancement for our clients, lower costs and access to new markets and funding sources. Through this podcast we want to show the entrepreneurs the stage of the transformation in the key sectors, and also what support and tools they may expect.

Bartosz Ziółek, Head of Digital Solutions in Santander Bank Polska.

The podcast series is part of educational activities connected to the implementation of Santander Bank Polska business strategy for 2024-2026. One of the three pillars is the ESG agenda, consisting of activities and solutions focused, among other things, on sustainable development and supporting the economy during the transition to low-carbon solutions. In practice, the issues of natural environment and climate are taken into consideration, inter alia, in the creation of products and services and credit analysis of business clients. Outside of sustainable products, the bank provides comprehensive consultation, in order to aid clients in the transition to low-carbon solutions.

As of 2022, based on EU Taxonomy and other international standards, we implemented our own system of assessment and classification of funding in the bank. It establishes which financial products can support social projects and projects aimed at minimising the impact on the natural environment. Our customers may use specific products such as renewable energy sources loans or green bonds. As a result, last year, we' granted PLN 7,671m of sustainable funding, i.e. up by145% y/y . One of our bank's priorities is to support clients in sustainable transformation, as it is one of the key building blocks in business advantage and development.

Tycjan Bielecki, Head of the ESG and Homesolution Ecosystems in Santander Bank Polska

The podcast series “With new energy about finances” is produced together with the RASP. It consists of 8 recorded conversations led by Magdalena Krukowska, the journalist for Forbes Polska. The episodes will be aired weekly on the biggest streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Onet Audio and services Businessinsider.pl and Forbes.pl. The first episode is available today at: https://businessinsider.com.pl/z-nowa-energia-o-finansach

READ MORE NEWS FROM SANTANDER POLSKA IN ITS PRESS ROOM