Our focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) parameters is best reflected in our core values which are embedded in all our activities. We comply with requisite environmental regulations in our premises and operations. This includes promoting sustainable practices and green initiatives through zero plastic bottles across all our branch network, installing solar panels and energy efficient lights, recycling paper waste as well as electronic waste.

Sustained long term value creation is what the Corporation aims for. Digitalisation has helped reduce paper consumption and brought about efficiencies in processes and systems. We have put in place an Environment and Social Policy Framework for screening cer tain loans for their social and environment risk and impact. We have also identified pools of capital exclusively earmarked for lending towards green housing or affordable housing.

HDFC Limited together with its Group companies made a commitment of `150 crores to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance & Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES) during the first Covid-19 wave. The Corporation also undertook various relief activities aimed at alleviating the Human & Health crisis faced by socio-economically vulnerable sections of society, healthcare workers and frontline personnel, such as the police & sanitation workers. Additionally, during the second wave, we continue to support this cause.

HDFC, through H T Parekh Foundation, has undertaken various projects across the Education, Healthcare & Sanitation, Livelihoods sectors to reach vulnerable and marginalised communities and supports Persons with Disabilities as a separate target group.