Slide 1: ESG at Axis Bank
Har raah ESG at Axis Bank July 2025
Slide 2: In this Presentation
In this Presentation 1 Building ESG Around Purpose Leadership-driven ESG Governance 2 3 Committed to Operational Excellence Driving Positive Finance 4 5 Serving the Community Empowered Employees 6 2
Slide 3: Executive Summary
Executive Summary At Axis Bank, we believe our growth is firmly rooted in sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders. Guided by our Purpose Statement – "Banking that leads to a more inclusive and equitable economy, a thriving community, and a healthier planet”, our ESG strategy is anchored
Slide 4: Our ESG progress
Our ESG progress 1st 61% 15% 6 Mn+ hours Indian Bank to constitute an Proportion of Independent, Proportion of women Total learning hours of ESG Committee of the Board Non-Executive directors directors on the Board employees in fiscal 2025 Governance 27.7% 2.8 Mn ~2 Mn ~56 Mn Women representation in
Slide 5: 1. Building ESG Around Purpose
1. Building ESG Around Purpose
Slide 6: Creating Value for our stakeholders
Creating Value for our stakeholders Vision To be the preferred financial services provider excelling in customer service delivery through insight, empowered employees, and smart use of technology Mission To be the preferred financial solutions provider across the country, delivering customer delight
Slide 7: Axis Bank's ESG Journey
Axis Bank’s ESG Journey We have made steady progress in establishing an ESG culture at the Bank • Published first TCFD Report, for FY 2022 Published first • Great Place to Work Integrated certified (Jan’22) Annual Report, Established the ESG for FY 2024 Committee of the Board (Aug’21) Launched Susta
Slide 8: Driving Thought Leadership in India and Globally
Driving Thought Leadership in India and Globally As members of leading industry groups and associations, we drive dialogue and policy action on key sustainability focus areas including ESG and climate action Active Participation During India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 Member of the World Economic Foru
Slide 9: Our ESG performance Continues to be Recognized
Our ESG performance Continues to be Recognized We aspire to be an ESG leader in India and globally Improved Performance on National & Global ESG Benchmarks Among Top 10 constituents of Nifty100 ESG Sector Leaders Index Rating/Score 2023 2024 2025 Among Top 10 constituents of 57 S&P BSE 100 ESG Index
Slide 10: Our Impact Continues to be Recognized
Our Impact Continues to be Recognized Key ESG-focused awards and accolades Awarded the Rotary CSR Award 2025 for Community Involvement in the Awarded FICCI Sustainable Agriculture ‘Mega Enterprise’ category. Award in 2024 Awarded Best Digital Bank of the Year in Reinvention Awards 2025 APAC 2024 Inn
Slide 11: 2. Leadership-driven ESG Governance
2. Leadership-driven ESG Governance
Slide 12: ESG is led by the Board and Senior Management
ESG is led by the Board and Senior Management ESG, a Board level Agenda ESG Committee of the Board Pranam Amitabh Gopalaraman Wahi Chaudhry Padmanabhan Independent Managing Director Independent, Non- Director & Chair & CEO Executive Director The Charter of ESG Committee includes Setting the Bank’s g
Slide 13: Committed to Driving India's Low Carbon Transition
Committed to Driving India’s Low Carbon Transition Climate Transition Action Plan & Strategy • As an Indian financial institution, we recognize that climate -related risks play out within credit, operational, market, reputat ional and other risks • We recognize that the ESG- and climate-related risk
Slide 14: Committed to Positive Climate Action and Achieving the SDGs
Committed to Positive Climate Action and Achieving the SDGs In September 2021, the Bank announced commitments aimed at supporting India’s low-carbon and equitable economic transition towards achieving the SDGs and India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement Progress as of Progress as of Progress a
Slide 15: Our Approach to ESG- & Climate-related Risks & Opportunities
Our Approach to ESG- & Climate-related Risks & Opportunities We are on a pathway to strengthening our ESG- and climate-related Risk management capabilities Axis Bank’s robust Risk Management Framework is overseen by its Board and guided by well-defined policies and supported by an independent Risk f
Slide 16: Our Approach to Climate-related Risks & Opportunities
Our Approach to Climate-related Risks & Opportunities We are on a clear pathway towards stronger ESG- and Climate-risk management at the Bank • Climate and ESG risks have been formally integrated into our risk categories and are managed under the oversight of the Risk Committee of the Board. Governa
Slide 17: Aligning our actions to our stakeholders' expectations
Aligning our actions to our stakeholders’ expectations We conducted our first Double Materiality exercise in 2025, helping identify and prioritize issues that are important for our stakeholders and assess how they affect our own performance as well as the society and environment. 1. Stakeholder iden
Slide 18: Renumeration Policy aligned with regulatory guidelines
Renumeration Policy aligned with regulatory guidelines ➢ Bank’s remuneration policy is reviewed periodically by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Bank ➢ The policy is aligned with RBI guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers an
Slide 19: 3. Committed to Operational Excellence
3. Committed to Operational Excellence
Slide 20: Striving for operational excellence
Striving for operational excellence We are actively exploring new solutions and opportunities that reduce our operational footprint, achieve resource efficiency, and support our stakeholders become greener 2MW Solar Plant generation capacity at Solapur Procured ~1 MW of solar energy annually (3.50 l
Slide 21: Striving for operational excellence
Striving for operational excellence Consciously managing the environmental footprint of operations and adopting best practices ~221 Metric Tons of dry waste from select large offices collected and sent for recycling ~397 MetricTons of e-waste recycled PAN–India (through authorised recyclers) 5.5 KL
Slide 22: Investing in Digital Solutions to further our commitment to sustainability
Investing in Digital Solutions to further our commitment to sustainability in our operations As of 30th June 2025 We continue to bring value to our customers through our digital strategy 97% Setup open by Axis Bank – A Fully Digital Bank within Digital Transaction1 the Bank ~ 16 mn - Distinctive In-
Slide 23: Committed to the highest standards of data security and customer privacy
Committed to the highest standards of data security and customer privacy Certifications demonstrate our deep In-Depth Defense through best-in-class 24 x 7 events monitoring by SOC* through commitment to protecting customers’ security technology and process controls Next Gen SIEM^, threat intelligenc
Slide 24: 4. Driving Positive Finance
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Slide 25: Driving Sustainable Banking and Finance
Driving Sustainable Banking and Finance Committed to scaling positive finance in India Steady Growth in Financing Green Sectors ~₹48,400 Cr incremental financing in Wholesale (In ₹ Crores) Banking towards E&S-aligned sectors since Oct 2021 22,160 towards the target of ₹ 60,000 Cr by 2030 18,142 18,9
Slide 26: Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones
Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones Leading the way in positive impact financing in India • 1st Indian corporate to issue Sustainable Health solutions to address COVID-19 along with other health emergencies, especially across the vulnerable communities of India from Tier 2 and 3 cities (press rel
Slide 27: Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones
Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones Leading the way in positive impact financing in India • In partnership with Axis Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group has provided a $500 million loan to scale up green financing in India. • The collaboration also mark
Slide 28: Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones
Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones Guiding Strategic Advisory in Sustainable Finance Lead Arranger in Biocon’s Exclusive financial Exclusive financial Acquisition of Viatris FY 2024 advisor to Ecofy & IFU FY 2024 advisor to Sitara FY 2024 • Facilitated sustainability–linked loan in • Ecofy Finan
Slide 29: Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones
Marquee Sustainable Finance Milestones Driving positive change in Retail Lending Solar Rooftop Financing • In partnership with Mahindra Lifespace since 2023, Axis for SME Green Bank offers customers home loans at competitive rates for Home green projects. Funded rooftop solar Loans • In FY 2025, 43
Slide 30: Bharat Banking strategy to reach Rural & Semi-urban India
Bharat Banking strategy to reach Rural & Semi-urban India Combining physical reach with technological capabilities to serve the unbanked and the under -banked Axis Bank is focused on providing a comprehensive bouquet of ‘Bharat centric’ products and services to customers in Rural and Semi-urban (RUS
Slide 31: Government Banking – Strengthening Good Governance in India
Government Banking – Strengthening Good Governance in India ‘Nation Building’ is both a responsibility and a privilege for the Bank The Bank is a reliable financial partner for India’s government sector, playing a key role in: • Strengthening public finance, • Promoting transparency, and • Facilitat
Slide 32: 5. Serving the Community
5. Serving the Community
Slide 33: Serving communities across the length & breadth of India
Serving communities across the length & breadth of India Co-Creating Change. From the Ground Up. Our CSR strategy and action is driven by a belief in the strength of systems, the importance of trust, and the value of long-term partnerships. It is delivered through a multi-thematic, integrated approa
Slide 34: Serving Communities Across India
Serving Communities Across India Driven by Impact Health Fiscal 2025 Highlights: Sustainable Livelihoods • Strategic collaboration with Fiscal 2025 Highlights: the National Cancer Grid (NCG) through the Tata 387,467 Households have been Memorial Centre transforming positively impacted, of which canc
Slide 35: Axis Bank Foundation Focus Areas
Axis Bank Foundation Registered as a charitable trust in 2006, Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) works towards making rural communities self-reliant through its Sustainable Livelihoods Programme. • Axis is committed to Mission 4 Million to help 4 million households achieve credible paths to sustainable liv
Slide 36: Stories from the Field
Stories from the Field Sustainable Livelihood Program Education Sports “Blending Tradition with Technology: How “From Margins to Mentors: Uplifting a “Of Mats, Medals and Mindsets: The Many Innovation Revitalized Farming for a family in Community, One Child at a Time Faces of Grit” Telangana” The Su
Slide 37: 6. Empowered Employees
6. Empowered Employees 37
Slide 38: Affirming our Position as an Employer of Choice
Affirming our Position as an Employer of Choice The Bank offers its people, opportunities and facilities that are at par with the best and most importantly that employees have the belief and confidence to share this with pride • In fiscal 2025, Axis Bank reaffirmed its position as an employer of cho
Slide 39: The Future of Work
The Future of Work Committed to building a fair, diverse and performance-driven culture driven by the Axis Values Nurturing career experiences that matter to our people Employee Strength Bank is focused on enhancing key capabilities and embedding a performance centric 1,04,332 1,04,453 culture to de
Slide 40: The Future of Work
The Future of Work Redefining employee wellbeing, not as a benefit, but as a way of life Mental Wellness Wellness Sherpa Program: • Over 17,000 employees engage with our counselling ecosystem supported by expert counsellors and 306 employees, including our Chief Wellness Officer Pride365 Sherpas, we
Slide 41: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Axis Bank’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) focuses on building an organizational culture that goes – Beyond the Binary, Beyond Biases, Beyond Abilities and Beyond Stereotypes • The Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy was launched in 2021
Slide 42: Thank You
Thank You Awarded the Bank of the Year 2024 by Financial Times