Axis Bank Unveils Sustainability Report Highlighting ESG Targets and Operational Resilience in FY2025-26

Axis Bank Unveils Sustainability Report Highlighting ESG Targets and Operational Resilience in FY2025-26​

Axis Bank Limited, a leading financial institution, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The report provides a detailed look into the bank's operational scale, commitment to ethical business conduct, and progress toward ambitious environmental and social governance (ESG) objectives.

The BRSR details the bank’s broad operational footprint, its human capital structure, and comprehensive efforts across climate action, sustainable finance, and data security management.

Operational Scope and Human Capital​

As of the reporting period, Axis Bank maintains a significant national presence with 6,278 offices and 7 international locations. The company has a paid-up capital of ₹621.63 crores.

The bank’s activities are focused on banking and financial services, catering to corporate, MSME, retail, agricultural, and rural sectors. The institution operates across 35 states in India and two countries internationally.

Regarding its workforce, Axis Bank reported a total employee count of 1,11,571 at the end of the fiscal year. Of these, 1,01,337 were permanent employees. The bank maintained a commitment to gender diversity, with 3 female directors representing 23.08% of the Board of Directors, and achieving 30.1% female representation in the workforce for FY 2025-26.

Focus on Climate and Sustainable Finance​

Axis Bank has set specific goals related to climate change mitigation and sustainable lending. The bank is targeting a 3.5% reduction in carbon emission intensity per employee by FY2027. Furthermore, the institution committed to mobilizing INR 60,000 crore in incremental wholesale banking financing towards environmentally and socially beneficial sectors by FY2030.

The bank has made notable progress in adopting energy efficiency measures across its operations:


The bank’s commitment to green energy was highlighted through various initiatives, including the implementation of a Centralized Energy Management System (CEMS) across 600 branches, which resulted in saving approximately 2,542.34 tCO2e. Additionally, offices such as Axis House Worli and Andheri MIDC are now operating entirely on green energy, collectively helping to avoid around 4,913.85 tCO2e of carbon emissions.

Governance and Risk Management​

The report highlights several critical risk areas for the bank, including Fraud and Money Laundering prevention, Privacy and Data Security, and Climate Change impact. The bank maintains a robust defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity, adhering to standards such as ISO 27001 and achieving ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

In terms of compliance, the company’s financial discipline is shown by the average number of days of accounts payables remaining at 4.18 in FY2025-26, a slight reduction from 4.53 in FY2024-25.

Social Impact and Employee Wellbeing​

Axis Bank continues to prioritize employee well-being and human rights commitments across its operations:

• Workplace Safety: The bank has implemented an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System covering all offices and branches, ensuring a safe workplace through regular inspections and emergency preparedness drills.
• Human Rights: The commitment is governed by the Human Rights Policy, with grievance redressal mechanisms including the Whistleblower Policy and H-Response portal being actively used for internal complaints.
• Financial Inclusion: The bank reported that 8% of input materials were sourced from MSMEs/small producers in FY2025-26, up from 10% the previous year, demonstrating a focus on supporting smaller enterprises.

The report also provides detailed statistics on grievances:


The bank's commitment to sustainable practices is also visible in its engagement with communities and NGOs through CSR programs, which focus on education, financial inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods across various states.

AXISBANK Stock Price Movement​

As of 2:29 PM, shares of Axis Bank Limited are shedding value by 0.25% in live trading, with the stock currently trading at ₹1381 as the market moves. The equity has seen significant intraday movement, having accumulated a total traded volume of 4.92 million shares so far today.