Axisbank Sustainability Profile
Axis Bank, officially known as Axis Bank Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian banking sector, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1993, the bank has grown to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country, with a significant presence across major operational regions including metropolitan cities and rural areas. Specialising in a wide array of financial services, Axis Bank offers products such as retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. Its commitment to innovation is evident in its digital banking solutions, which enhance customer experience and accessibility. Notable achievements include being recognised for its robust risk management practices and customer-centric approach, solidifying its position as a trusted financial institution in India.
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Industry Average
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Axisbank's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Axis Bank reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 128,997,620 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and approximately 41,566,900 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The bank has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data for this year. The total emissions for 2025, combining all available scopes, are approximately 170,564,520 kg CO2e. Axis Bank is committed to reducing its operational carbon footprint and enhancing resource efficiency. The bank has set ambitious targets, including a near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, it aims for a 3.5% reduction in emission intensity per full-time employee (FTE) by the end of fiscal 2027, using fiscal 2023 as the baseline. In fiscal 2023-24, the implementation of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) in 600 branches resulted in savings of approximately 2,796.26 tonnes CO2e. The bank is also focused on scaling down exposure in carbon-intensive sectors such as coal, thermal power, shipping, and aviation. Overall, Axis Bank's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global climate ambitions and standards.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,478,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,427,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Axisbank's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Axisbank has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
