Company: BCDRF
Filing Date: 2025-02-28
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0000891478-25-000054
Chunk: 101

Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
Filing Date: 2025-02-28
Form: 20-F
Chunk 101
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     | Sustainability statement |     | Corporate governance |     | Economic and financial review |     | Riskmanagement and compliance |

124,112 employees . It has driven us to draw up personalized development plans based on each person’s needs.

We came up with a leadership profile and a common leadership assessment methodology to foster transformational and collaborative leadership aligned with our strategy and gain deep, objective and comparable knowledge of our leaders. This also enables us to support their development and make key decisions for the Group.

Mobility matters

We have our global international mobility policy approved by the Human Resources Committee by decision from the Group Board, is an essential tool for the development of our professionals. The objectives of this policy are to: contribute to the development of talent in the Group; strengthen succession plans; attract external talent; encourage global mentality; facilitate international movement to satisfy business needs; share in a transparent manner the criteria for mobility across the workforce.

iii. Learning and development

Our learning and development policy, provides an action framework for the design, supervision and deployment of learning activities with the purpose of promoting innovation and the development of skills in our employees.

In 2024, we allocated EUR 64 million to employee training to provide employees with the resources and tools they need to enhance their skills and employability and to meet critical business and market demands.

173,309 employees accessed Dojo, our digital learning platform and we continue to roll it out to reach all employees. On top of its vast catalogue of 174,223 references with courses in critical competencies promote that our employees are up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. Dojo offers customized recommendations based on current and future roles to foster a culture of personal development and lifelong learning.

Global learning community for leaders

The aim of Elevate is to equip our senior directors with the means to lead their teams and achieve their strategic objectives.

It’s fully digital format enables directors to sign up to development programmes that are organized into Learning Paths (People, Tech, Strategy and Change) that address the critical skills needed to lead the Group’s transformation.

It provides access to the latest trends, content and tools, and helps create networks of senior leaders to promote the sharing of best practices and experiences. It also encourages them to use what they learn and make a clear path to drive our transformation.

Talent development programmes and promoting a culture of lifelong learning

Our learning and talent development strategy places focus on the development of young talent and digital business profiles, with programmes such as Young Leaders and BeTech & Business.

These programmes are designed to identify