YES BANK Emerges as India’s Highest-Rated Bank in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment 2025..

Varahimedia.com,Mumbai,March 26, 2026: Strengthening its position as a pioneer in sustainable banking, YES BANK has achieved a remarkable score of 79/100 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025. This score marks a seven-point year-on-year improvement, making YES BANK the highest-rated Indian bank in this prestigious global evaluation.

Global Recognition and Excellence
For the fourth consecutive year, YES BANK has earned a place in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (2026 edition). Out of over 9,200 companies assessed worldwide, only 848 achieved this distinction. YES BANK stands out as the only Indian bank among the 76 high-scoring Indian companies included in the yearbook, placing it within the top 15% of global banking leaders.

The CSA framework evaluates organizations across 1,000 data points, focusing on critical ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors such as:

Climate Strategy & Operational Eco-Efficiency

Financial Inclusion & Human Rights

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Leadership Perspective
Mr. Niranjan Banodkar, Group CFO, YES BANK, stated:

“Achieving a score of 79 on the S&P Global CSA validates our long-standing commitment to integrating sustainability into our core operations. At YES BANK, ESG is fundamental to our business strategy. As we progress toward our goal of net-zero operations by 2030, we remain focused on delivering positive outcomes for our stakeholders and the environment.”

A Robust ESG Portfolio
YES BANK’s sustainability leadership is backed by several industry-first milestones:

Prime Status: It remains the only Indian bank to maintain the ISS ESG ‘Prime’ Status, reflecting superior performance.

Index Inclusion: The bank has been part of the FTSE4Good Index Series for three consecutive years (2025).

Climate Action: It is the first Indian bank to disclose financed emissions for electricity generation loans, aligning with a “well-below 2°C” decarbonization path.

Social Impact: Through YES LEAP, the bank’s flagship group-lending program, it has empowered 6.49 lakh women in rural India.

Workplace Culture: YES BANK has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four years running.

With oversight from a Board-level CSR and ESG Committee, YES BANK continues to set new benchmarks in the Indian financial sector by combining robust governance with meaningful social and environmental change.