Maybank has received an upgrade in its MSCI ESG Rating from AA to AAA, representing the highest possible MSCI Rating as of September 8, 2025. The evaluation benchmarks Maybank’s performance against leading peers in the industry. 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. 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.
Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President & 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.”
Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Maybank
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. MSCI ESG Ratings cover thousands of issuers globally, using a rules-based methodology that draws on both disclosed corporate data and alternative sources. MSCI ESG Research, a subsidiary of MSCI Inc., publishes the methodologies and criteria underlying these ratings to maintain transparency and guide corporates and investors in understanding how ESG performance is evaluated.