Yes Bank has been recognized as India’s highest-rated bank in sustainability for third consecutive year in latest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024 and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) rankings. The bank has outperformed its domestic peers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
S&P Global Recognition
Highest CSA Score among Indian Banks:
- Scored 72 out of 100 in the S&P Global CSA 2024.
- Only Indian bank included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, which features the top 15% of global banking leaders based on ESG performance.
- CSA evaluates up to 1,000 ESG indicators, including: Corporate governance, Financial inclusion, Climate strategy, Risk management and Human capital development.
S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025:
- Out of 7,690 companies assessed globally, only 780 top-performing organizations made it to the Sustainability Yearbook 2025.
- Yes Bank is the only Indian bank among 51 high-scoring Indian companies to be featured.
CDP Leadership Band Rating:
- Retained A- (Leadership Band) rating from CDP, highlighting its strong climate risk management and disclosure practices.
- CDP assessed over 22,000 organizations globally, ranking Yes Bank at the leadership level in 11 out of 17 key ESG parameters.
Key Sustainability Achievements
Commitment to Net-Zero & Climate Action
- Net-Zero Operations by 2030: Pledged to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to net-zero by 2030.
- Financed Emissions Disclosure: First Indian bank to disclose financed emissions for electricity generation loan exposure. Aligning targets with a well-below 2°C decarbonization scenario under international climate agreements.
Corporate Governance & ESG Oversight
- Board-Level CSR & ESG Committee: Ensures comprehensive oversight of sustainability and climate-related risks.
- ESG Performance Benchmarks:
- FTSE4Good Index Series: Included for the second consecutive year (2024).
- ISS ESG ‘Prime’ Status: Only Indian bank with this prestigious rating for superior sustainability performance.
Financial Inclusion & Social Impact
- YES LEAP Program: 6.56 lakh active women customers in rural India benefit from Yes Bank’s group-lending financial inclusion program.
- Workplace Excellence: Certified as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and organizational culture.