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ESG10 Aug 2026, 03:36 pm

Equitas SFB Releases FY26 Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report

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Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to the stock exchanges. The report, which is part of the Annual Report, details the bank's commitment to sustainability, financial inclusion, and responsible banking practices. It outlines initiatives under their '3C x ESG Framework' focusing on Customers, Community, and Company, with six key areas including Financial Inclusion, Community Development, Responsible Operations, Green Financing, Emissions Management, and Sustainable Development. The bank highlighted achievements such as a structured materiality assessment, strong governance with 82% independent directors, ISO 27001:2022 certification, and partnerships to strengthen climate-risk assessment. The report also includes independent ESG ratings: ESGRisk.ai (73), CRISIL (66 - Strong), NSE Sustainability (66/100), and Sustainalytics (30.1).

Key Highlights

  • Equitas SFB has published its FY26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.
  • Report details ESG initiatives across environmental, social, and governance priorities.
  • Bank highlights strong governance, ISO certification, and climate risk assessment efforts.
  • Received independent ESG ratings from ESGRisk.ai, CRISIL, NSE, and Sustainalytics.