State Bank of India (SBI) is targeting to be Net-Zero in emissions by 2055, the year the bank celebrates the centenary year of its existence. SBI Green Marathon has grown into a symbol of the bank’s solid dedication towards India’s ‘Mission LiFE’ — ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ More than 10,000 runners-cum- ‘Green India’ ambassadors participated in the 5km, 10km, and 21 km categories. Top performers received cash prizes of Rs 15,000, £10,000 and £7,000 in the 21km race, and £5,000 for the 10km race. The marathon’s certification by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) encouraged participants, offering them global recognition within the marathon community. The SBI is the largest commercial bank in the country in terms of assets, deposits, branches, customers, and employees. As of December 2023, the bank has a deposit base of more than Rs 47.62 lakh crore with a CASA ratio of 41.18 per cent. It has the largest network of 22,400+ branches and 65,000+ ATMs/ADWMs in India. The number of customers using Internet banking and mobile banking stands at 125 million and 133 million respectively.
