# Banco Popular social and digital initiatives in Costa Rica > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/banco-popular-social-and-digital-initiatives-in-costa-rica > Updated: 2026-08-11T00:13:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Banco Popular has emphasized its commitment to social impact and digital transformation in Costa Rica. In its XV Sustainability GRI 2025 Report, the bank reported generating over CRC 473 billion in economic value, with approximately CRC 450 billion returned to the national economy through employment, social investment, and procurement. The institution also noted significant advancements in digital services and the disbursement of CRC 12.341 billion in SME credit. Building on these social banking efforts, the bank completed the delivery of 76 homes to families in the Cabécar Indigenous Territory of Chirripó. This housing project, part of the Alto Chirripó 11 initiative, involved an investment exceeding ₡1,558 million in partnership with the Banco Hipotecario de la Vivienda (BANHVI) to support 285 individuals across the Cartago and Limón provinces. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Banco Popular delivers 76 homes to indigenous families in Costa Rica Banco Popular delivered 76 homes to 285 people in the Cabécar Indigenous Territory of Chirripó, Costa Rica, through a ₡1,558 million investment in partnership with BANHVI. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banco-popular-delivers-76-homes-to-indigenous-families-in-costa-rica ### 2026-07-27: Banco Popular boosts digital transformation and social impact in Costa Rica Banco Popular’s 2025 sustainability report shows CRC 473 bn economic generation, CRC 450 bn reinvested nationally, 25% profit to social programs, record CRC 71 bn social‑banking, digital upgrades and expanded € 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banco-popular-boosts-digital-transformation-and-social-impact-in-costa-rica --- Cite as: Banco Popular social and digital initiatives in Costa Rica. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/banco-popular-social-and-digital-initiatives-in-costa-rica