Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group

Sustainability risk management

We proactively manage ESG risks through integrated policies, processes and governance structures. We carefully identify and manage ESG risks and opportunities in our operations and investments, ensuring responsible decisions.

Measuring performance

Our sustainability strategy aligns with global frameworks and objectives, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Paris Agreement. We assess our performance based on our positive contribution to society and the environment and effective management of sustainability risks.

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Our ESG ratings

We track our scores on several external ESG indices.

Frameworks

63/100

66 Sustainability Yearbook Member (2023 and 2024) Top 15% of global banks

AA

Industry Leader

4.7

Constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series, indicating strong ESG risk management practices

15.4

Industry rank: 1st (lowest risk) - 166 out of 1026

C

Stable and in line with average for regional Africa score and Financial Sector score

  • Frameworks

63/100

66 Sustainability Yearbook Member (2023 and 2024) Top 15% of global banks

AA

Industry Leader

4.7

Constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series, indicating strong ESG risk management practices

15.4

Industry rank: 1st (lowest risk) - 166 out of 1026

C

Stable and in line with average for regional Africa score and Financial Sector score

Our ESG performance and credentials
Sustainable finance mobilised

R277.4 billion since 2022, against a target of R450 billion by 2026.

Social finance mobilised

R40.3 billion in 2025, inclusive of lending to SMEs and mortgages for affordable housing.

Green finance mobilised

R47.1 billion in 2025, including R39.9 billion for new renewable energy power plants.

B-BBEE

Level 1 status in South Africa.

Employee engagement

Our employee net promoter score (eNPS) is +54

More on sustainability
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Climate risk and opportunity

We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and supporting a just energy transition in Africa.

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Our approach to sustainability

Our comprehensive approach to sustainability aligns with our business strategy and value drivers.