SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has informed the Exchange about ESG Rating
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NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics has assigned SBI Cards an ESG rating of 78 for FY 2024-25, placing it in the 'Leader' category (top 10% of rated companies). The score rose marginally from 77 in FY 2024, though the report notes that benchmark and sector weightage updates also contributed to the prior year's revision. The company scored 81 on Environment, 75 on Social, and 80 on Governance, with a separate Core ESG rating of 79 (Environment 73, Social 71, Governance 90). Key strengths include below-industry greenhouse gas emissions, low water and energy intensity, balanced gender workforce, and strong board independence. Weak areas include subpar renewable energy use, below-peer waste recycling, higher employee turnover, and elevated customer complaint frequency (though this fell 48% year-on-year).
The 'Leader' category placement and slight rating improvement reinforce SBI Cards' sustainability credentials, which may appeal to ESG-focused institutional investors and index funds. Short-term stock price impact is likely limited, but the rating supports the company's long-term governance and risk management narrative.