India’s YES Bank has been ranked the country’s top-performing lender for sustainability in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), underscoring its growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
The Mumbai-based bank scored 79 out of 100 in the latest assessment, marking a seven-point increase from the previous year. It is the fourth consecutive year that YES Bank has been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook, which recognises leading companies worldwide for their ESG performance.
Out of more than 9,200 companies evaluated across 59 industries, only 848 were selected for the 2026 yearbook. YES Bank was the only Indian bank among 76 Indian companies to make the list, placing it within the top 15% of global banking institutions assessed.
The CSA measures performance across a wide range of indicators, including climate strategy, operational efficiency, financial inclusion, human rights, governance and risk management. The bank said its improved score reflects a broad-based approach to sustainability embedded within its core operations.
In a statement, Group Chief Financial Officer Niranjan Banodkar said the recognition highlighted the bank’s long-term commitment to integrating ESG principles into its business strategy. He added that the lender remains focused on achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2030.
Beyond the CSA rankings, YES Bank has also been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for a third consecutive year and continues to hold a “Prime” ESG rating from ISS ESG.
The bank has introduced several initiatives aimed at social and environmental impact, including a rural lending programme supporting more than 600,000 women customers. It has also disclosed financed emissions linked to its power sector lending, aligning its targets with global climate goals.
YES Bank says its ESG framework is overseen at board level, reflecting a governance-led approach to sustainable growth.
