KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank has received an upgrade in its MSCI ESG Rating from AA to AAA, representing the highest possible MSCI Rating, as of Sept 8, 2025.
The bank said in a statement the evaluation benchmarks its performance against leading peers in the industry. It said the upgrade was driven by improvements in key areas of Maybank’s ESG performance, particularly within the Environmental and Social pillars.
Maybank’s Environmental Pillar Score rose to 9.5 out of 10, anchored by the bank’s efforts in Financing Environmental Impact, supported by its relatively low to moderate exposure in financing activities to environmentally intensive sectors and the establishment of a dedicated team overseeing ESG risks in financing activities.
Maybank’s improvement in the Social pillar score was driven by stronger performance in Human Capital Development, Access to Finance, and Consumer Financial Protection.
It said this was reflected through strong efforts to attract and retain talent relative to peers, capitalise on financing opportunities and continued dedication to consumer protection, particularly through privacy commitments that empower individuals to control their personal information.
Datuk Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, president and group CEO, Maybank, said: “We are honored to receive this recognition, which deeply reflects the meaningful progress we have made thus far in advancing our Environmental and Social impact efforts.
"This achievement underscores our commitment to creating long-term value for our stakeholders, positively contributing to the environment and communities we serve. It also underscores the focus of our M25+ strategy, which prioritises sustainability and responsible growth as key drivers of our long-term vision.”
MSCI ESG Ratings assess companies on their resilience to financially relevant, industry-specific environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities.
Companies are rated on a scale from AAA (top-tier) to CCC (lower tier) based on how well they manage those risks relative to their industry peers.
