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Banco Santander

Courtesy of Banco Santander

    According to the Varkey Foundation, Santander is the world’s largest corporate contributor to higher ed. Through 2017, it has invested more than 1.6 billion euros ($1.83 billion) in universities and awarded more than 39,000 scholarships; in 2017, it launched Santander X, a program to boost entrepreneurship at colleges. It’s all a long-term bet to nurture future employees and future clients.

    Company Information

    Impact SegmentEducation/Discovery
    SectorFinancials
    IndustryCommercial Banks
    CEOJose Antonio Alvarez
    Websitewww.santander.com
    Employees198,960
    Company TypePublic
    Revenues ($M) (Last Fiscal Year)$87,401
    Profits ($M) (Last Fiscal Year)$7,461
    Market Value ($M)$81,448