Shriram Finance Achieves ESG Rating of 74 (Leader Category) for FY26
Shriram Finance Limited received an ESG Rating of 74 (Leader Category) for FY2026 from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited. The rating is based on independent analysis of the company's public disclosures. The company achieved scores of 65 for Environment, 77 for Social, and 77 for Governance, an improvement from FY2025.
An improved ESG rating can positively influence investor perception and access to capital, making it a medium impact event.
The company received a 'Leader' category ESG rating, indicating strong performance in environmental, social, and governance factors.
Shriram Finance Limited has announced its receipt of an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Rating Report dated August 10, 2026, from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited. The company was awarded an ESG Rating of 74, placing it in the 'Leader' category for the Financial Year 2026. This independent rating was prepared by NSE Sustainability based on Shriram Finance's public disclosures for FY2026, as the company had not engaged NSE Sustainability for ESG Ratings.
On August 12, 2026, Shriram Finance provided comments and sought clarifications from NSE Sustainability regarding the ESG Rating Report. The company received a response from NSE Sustainability on August 14, 2026. The ESG rating for FY2026 shows an Environment Score of 65, a Social Score of 77, and a Governance Score of 77, with an overall ESG Rating of 74. This is an improvement from the ESG Rating of 73 in FY2025.
The report highlights key drivers for the scores. In the Environment pillar (score 65), Shriram Finance demonstrates below-industry-average greenhouse gas emissions and elite operational efficiency in energy intensity, though reliance on renewable energy is minimal. In the Social pillar (score 77), the company shows a low LTIR, 100% of permanent employees covered under health insurance, and CSR spending significantly exceeding obligations, despite a higher-than-average employee turnover and customer complaint frequency. The Governance pillar (score 77) is strong, with a board composition showing a higher presence of independent directors, separation of CEO and Chairperson roles, and robust committee compositions. The company has also achieved a Core ESG Rating of 74 for FY2026, comprising an environment score of 66, a Social Score of 79, and a Governance Score of 73.
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