Yes Bank Sustainability Profile
Yes Bank Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a prominent player in the Indian banking sector, offering a diverse range of financial services. Founded in 2004, Yes Bank has rapidly evolved, establishing itself as a key provider of corporate and retail banking solutions across major operational regions in India. The bank's core offerings include personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative digital solutions. Yes Bank has achieved significant milestones, including being the first private sector bank to receive a banking licence from the Reserve Bank of India in over a decade. With a strong market position, Yes Bank is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers. Its unique blend of technology and personalised service continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of Indian banking.
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Industry Benchmark
Yes Bank's score of 35 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Yes Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yes Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,292,341 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 3,541,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 37,468,120 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached about 572,923,410 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of their emissions stemmed from investments, which accounted for approximately 559,982,760 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2022, Yes Bank's emissions were significantly higher, with total Scope 3 emissions reported at approximately 1,924,342,690 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were not disclosed, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency. Yes Bank has previously committed to near-term climate targets; however, these commitments have since been removed, and they currently do not have any net-zero targets in place. The bank's climate initiatives are still evolving, with a commitment compliance policy in effect, requiring new targets to be submitted by July 31, 2023. Overall, Yes Bank's emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the need for enhanced climate strategies and commitments moving forward.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,291,740 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 34,226,390 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,642,230 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Yes Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Yes Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 70% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Yes Bank'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.
Yes Bank has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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