SBI’s Green Marathon Champions India’s Climate Action and Net Zero Vision

MUMBAI:
State Bank of India, nation’s largest Bank, hosted in Mumbai its sixth edition of the SBI Green Marathon, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible banking. The marathon drew over 10,000 spirited Mumbaikars across 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km categories. Held under the theme ‘RUN FOR A GREENER INDIA’, the event transformed the city’s vibrant energy into a powerful call for climate responsibility and sustainable living.

Launched in 2018, the SBI Green Marathon has grown into a nationwide movement aligned with India’s Mission LiFE (‘Lifestyle for Environment’) vision, encouraging citizens to adopt mindful and environmentally responsible lifestyles. The sixth season of the marathon commenced from Lucknow covering 17 cities including Mumbai.

The initiative complements SBI’s broader sustainability roadmap aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. The Bank has committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030 and Net Zero by 2055 – its centenary year. As part of this transition, SBI aims to increase Green Advances to 7.5%-10% by 2030, with 25% of these advances to be funded through Green Lines of Credit. Further strengthening this strategy, SBI has launched CHAKRA, a Centre of Excellence to finance sunrise sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility and green hydrogen, accelerating India’s green transition.

Commenting on the event, Rama Mohan Rao Amara, Managing Director, SBI said, “At SBI, sustainability is integral to our purpose and the Green Marathon is a symbol to our belief that meaningful climate action begins with individual responsibility and scales through collective commitment. As we progress towards carbon neutrality by 2030 and Net Zero by 2055, we remain committed to financing India’s green transition and enabling collective climate action.”

The Green Marathon reflects SBI’s broader alignment with India’s vision of building a sustainable, inclusive and resilient India. As the nation strides towards a sustainable tomorrow, the Bank continues to lead from the front – financing progress and turning climate ambition into measurable action.