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Among top 15% of global banking leaders with a
CSA score of 79/100
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India’s highest-rated bank by S&P Global
in CSA 2025
Mumbai,
March 30, 2026: YES BANK has reinforced its position as
India’s sustainability leader in banking, achieving a score of 79 out of 100 on
the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025, emerging as
India’s highest-rated bank in the assessment, with a seven-point improvement
from the previous year.
This
milestone marks YES BANK’s fourth consecutive year of inclusion in the
prestigious S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, placing it among the top
15% of global banking leaders in the 2026 edition. Out of over 9,200 companies
assessed globally across 59 industries, only 848 top-performing organizations
earned inclusion in the yearbook – making this distinction particularly
significant. YES BANK stands as the sole Indian bank among 76 high-scoring
Indian companies to achieve this recognition.
The
S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment evaluates up to 1,000 data
points across critical ESG factors including Climate Strategy, Operational
Eco-Efficiency, Financial Inclusion, Human Capital Development, Human Rights,
Corporate Governance, and Risk Management. YES BANK’s CSA and ESG scores of 79
reflect its comprehensive approach to environmental, social, and governance
(ESG) excellence.
Mr.
Niranjan Banodkar, Group CFO, YES BANK,
said “Achieving a score of 79 on the S&P Global CSA and being recognised
in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 validates our long-standing commitment to
integrating sustainability into our core banking operations. At YES BANK, ESG
is fundamental to our business strategy and value creation. This recognition
reflects our resolve to set new benchmarks in sustainable banking. As we
progress on our journey toward net-zero operations by 2030, we remain focused
on delivering positive outcomes for our stakeholders, communities, and the
environment.”
YES
BANK’s sustainability leadership extends beyond the S&P Global recognition.
The Bank has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the third
consecutive year (2025). Additionally, YES BANK maintains its ISS ESG ‘Prime’
Status and remains the only Indian bank with this rating, reflecting superior
sustainability performance. The bank’s comprehensive ESG strategy encompasses
ambitious climate commitments, including achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2
emissions by 2030. As the first Indian bank to disclose financed emissions for
its electricity generation loan exposure, YES BANK has aligned its targets with
a well-below 2°C decarbonization scenario.
On
the social front, YES BANK has empowered 6.49 lakh active women customers in
rural India through YES LEAP, the bank’s flagship group-lending program. The
bank has also maintained a culture of excellence and has been certified as a
Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years. A Board-level CSR and ESG
Committee provides comprehensive oversight of the bank’s sustainability and
climate initiatives, ensuring robust governance. Together, these initiatives
demonstrate YES BANK’s commitment to driving meaningful change while delivering
sustainable value for its stakeholders.
About
YES BANK
YES
BANK is one of the leading new generation private
sector banks in India, headquartered in Mumbai. The Bank offers a wide range of
banking services such as Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking,
MSME, Transaction Banking and Treasury. The BANK has over 1300 branches, 200+
Business Correspondent Banking Outlets (BCBOs) and more than 1350 ATMs
(including CRMs and BNAs) spanning across 300 districts of India. YES BANK
operates an International Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City and also has a
Representative Office in Abu Dhabi, strengthening its cross-border
capabilities.
YES
Securities, the wholly owned subsidiary of the BANK
provides a wide range of broking and investment products to Retail, HNI, and
Institutional clients. YES Foundation, the CSR arm of YES BANK drives
social impact agenda across areas such as livelihoods, education, skilling,
sustainability and community development, reinforcing its commitment to
responsible and inclusive banking.
For more information, please visit the Bank’s website at http://www.yes.bank.in/
