Climate Change Data

ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-03 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2021-03 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Commitment to green finance and environment-conscious operations (CARE Advisory Research & Training Limited ESG Grading Report, June 2023)

Social Achievements

  • Demonstrated healthy labor management practices, including the implementation of various policies that embody international and national human rights standards (CARE Advisory Research & Training Limited ESG Grading Report, June 2023)
  • Successful adoption of e-signatures for Micro Loan disbursals, disbursing over 0.53 million loans using e-signatures in Fiscal 2023

Governance Achievements

  • Aligned with leading governance practices, such as adequate independence of the Board (66% independent members on the Board) and committee levels (CARE Advisory Research & Training Limited ESG Grading Report, June 2023)
  • Won the “Global Sustainability Award 2020” for outstanding achievements in sustainability management by the Energy and Environment Foundation in 2020

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Any decrease in demand for its Micro Loans could adversely affect company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: CARE Advisory Research & Training Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Clean energy product loans

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Sustainability Award 2020