Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Banking

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Which of the following best describes ESG in the context of banking?

Enhancing only environmental compliance in banking operations

Providing loans at lower interest rates

Integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into financial decision-making

Focusing only on corporate governance

Which Indian bank was the first to issue a green bond to finance renewable energy projects?

ICICI Bank

State Bank of India

YES Bank

HDFC Bank

Which global framework provides principles for responsible banking, emphasizing ESG integration?

Basel III Framework

Equator Principles

Kyoto Protocol

IFRS Standards

In ESG reporting, what does the "Governance" aspect focus on?

Ensuring compliance with environmental laws

Managing community welfare programs

Ethical management, board structure, and transparency

Offering green loans and credit

Which regulatory body in India mandated the top 1,000 listed companies to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)?

RBI

SEBI

IRDAI

NABARD

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