S&P Global ranks CaixaBank as the leading bank in sustainability in Europe and the eleventh most sustainable financial institution worldwide

• CaixaBank has obtained 88 points in the sustainability ranking conducted by S&P Global for its Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices (formerly, Dow Jones Sustainability Index), which represents an increase of two points versus the previous year
• CaixaBank obtains the highest mark (100) in transparency and reporting, business ethics, policy influence and customer relation and experience
• The bank is included in the Dow Jones Best‐in‐Class Europe and Global indices for the fourteenth consecutive year and it maintains its progress in its strategic objective of becoming a European benchmark in sustainability

For the fourteenth consecutive year, analyst S&P Global has included CaixaBank in its Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices as one of the world’s top-rated banks with regard to sustainability. This globally recognised index evaluates companies' performance based on ESG criteria, and it ranked CaixaBank as the leading financial institution in Europe and the eleventh most sustainable in the world, from among 643 banks analysed and rated.

More than 12,000 companies are invited every year to the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), of which around 3,500 are eligible to be part of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices. 

With the 88 points obtained in the rating -two more versus the previous year-, CaixaBank maintains its progress in its strategic objective of becoming a European benchmark in sustainability. Following the new analysis process conducted by S&P Global in 2025, CaixaBank records four consecutive years of improvement in its overall performance according to CSA, which is the exhaustive questionnaire by means of which the analyst examines the level of management and performance of companies in terms of sustainability. 

The assessment evidences a strong alignment with international and European standards, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

More noteworthy assessments

Of the three dimensions considered by the analyst -economic, environmental and social-, CaixaBank has obtained one of the highest scores in the sector within the social dimension with 94 points, which represents a six-point increase versus the previous year, excelling in human capital management, financial inclusion and occupational health.

Another relevant improvement has been produced in the scope of sustainable finance, where CaixaBank has improved eight points, thanks to the integration of sustainable investment and financing into the business strategy, with solid governance and public policies, clear targets and advanced metrics aligned with the regulatory requirements. This is why the quality and exhaustiveness of the public information position CaixaBank between the more transparent institutions in the banking sector, with a score of 99 out of 100 in its level of disclosure and the highest category in data availability.

CaixaBank obtains the highest mark (100) in transparency and reporting, business ethics, policy influence and customer relation and experience. Furthermore, the bank is within the top scoring range (>90 <100) in aspects such as a materiality, information security, cybersecurity and availability of systems, sustainable finance, climatic strategy, human rights and financial inclusion.

The analyst positively highlights (>80 <90) other aspects of the bank's sustainable performance, such as risk and crisis management, labour practices, human capital management, occupational health and safety and privacy protection.

Added value of partaking in the S&P Global's sustainability analysis

CaixaBank participates in the sustainability assessment as part of its commitment to transparency, international comparability and the usefulness of information for the market and stakeholders.

The decision of responding to the S&P Global questionnaire evidences CaixaBank's willingness to subject its sustainability performance to a stringent and independent external assessment. Beyond the presence in indices, S&P Global's assessment is a key tool to validate the soundness of CaixaBank's sustainability model with respect to international standards.

CaixaBank, a benchmark in sustainability

CaixaBank is an entity with strong historical links to the social impact of its activity, recognising its responsibility to drive a positive economy that enhances people’s well-being.

With the 2025-2027 Sustainability Plan, which forms part of CaixaBank’s Strategic Plan, the institution has committed to mobilising over €100 billion in sustainable finance. This will continue advancing toward a more sustainable economy and supporting people’s economic and social development through financing of renewable energy projects, clean mobility, and efficient buildings. It also facilitates solutions that accelerate the sustainable transition for businesses and families, promotes financial inclusion, supports training and employment, and addresses the needs arising from increasing longevity.

In 2025, CaixaBank reached €46.17 billion in sustainable finance mobilisation, exceeding the target set for that year by 136%, and representing a 28% increase compared with the same period in 2024. 17% of the institution’s financial income is already generated through sustainable financing.

Since publishing its Sustainable Financing Framework in August 2019, CaixaBank has strengthened its position as one of Europe’s leading institutions in ESG-labelled issuances, with 16 own issuances: 9 green bonds and 7 social bonds, totalling €15.38 billion.

CaixaBank stands out in assessments by the world’s leading analysts and rating agencies that evaluate sustainability management, performance, transparency and business integration, including S&P Global (Dow Jones Best-in-Class), Fitch (ESG Entity Ranking), MSCI, CDP, ISS ESG, Sustainalytics and FTSE4 Russell.