Sustainability is an Opportunity for banks
Sustainability was once a primarily compliance-driven story – but not anymore.
Today, retail and corporate customers are seeking more sustainable banks. Investors are evaluating capital allocation through a sustainability lens. Capital is cheaper to borrow, for sustainable purposes. And risk frameworks are incorporating sustainability thinking.
With these shifts, Banks must act decisively on the sustainability front to be well-placed to unlock new revenue streams, access green capital, strengthen valuations, and build long-term relevance in an increasingly sustainability-conscious market.
This report is built as a step-by-step guide for banks to assess, identify, build and measure their sustainability approach, in alignment with their business context and objectives.
Thinking Holistically: A Full-spectrum Sustainability Strategy Framework
While intent and ambition around sustainability is high, many banks often miss out on taking a holistic view that allows them to choose where to focus and prioritize their sustainability efforts. As a result, many initiatives are undertaken tactically, driven by compliance and CSR pressures.
This report aims to enable banks to take a step back and think more holistically about how they approach and action sustainability, such that it is integral to business, rather than being a bolt-on piece.
At the heart of the report is a clear, three-step sustainability strategy framework. Banks can begin with a self-assessment, identify the right sustainability persona and initiative portfolio, and then establish strong measurement and reporting practices. Together, these steps help banks move from intent to execution in a disciplined, scalable, and outcome-driven way.
One-size-doesn’t-fit-all: Build your Sustainability Strategy, in alignment with your bank’s Sustainability Persona
One of the key features of the report is the range of 8 sustainable banking personas that we have identified after studying dozens of ESG reports published by banks and financial institutions that are considered global benchmarks in sustainability thinking and action.
Banks that perform a self-assessment outlined in the report, can identify the persona that fits closest to their business and sustainability ambitions, and study the goals, strategies, initiatives, product offerings and services that can help the bank build a robust sustainability offering.
How Infosys Finacle Enables Sustainability at Scale
Infosys Finacle helps banks execute their sustainability strategy, not just report on it. From reducing operational footprint and enabling sustainable lending to powering responsible products and data-driven reporting, Finacle supports banks in delivering sustainability impact at scale while strengthening performance, governance, and customer trust.
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