Low Carbon Building Training Programme organized by ASCI and GGGI on 3rd–4th November 2025

Bank of Baroda, in collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), conducted a two-day Capacity Building Programme on “Low-Carbon Building Transition” under the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) project on 3rd and 4th November 2025 at its Corporate Centre, Mumbai.

This initiative marks a pioneering partnership - the first of its kind between GGGI, ASCI, and a Public Sector Bank - aimed at advancing sustainable and low-carbon practices within the buildings sector.

The event was graced by Ms. Beena Vaheed, Executive Director; Shri Ravindra Singh Negi, Chief Risk Officer; Shri Ramanuj Sharma, Deputy CRO; and Ms. Neha Jhawar, AGM, Risk Management, who emphasized the Bank’s unwavering focus on embedding sustainability and climate action into its core strategies. Shri Ashok Kumar Thanikonda, Senior Programme Officer, GGGI, participated in the inaugural session of the programme.

The workshop witnessed participation from over 40 officials, with 50% women representation, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to inclusivity and gender balance. Through expert-led sessions by ASCI faculty members Shri Raj Kumar Luthra, Prof. Pavan Kumar Parnandi, and Ms. Vishakha Bhandare, participants gained actionable insights into green finance, sustainable building technologies, and ESG integration in banking and infrastructure planning.

bob Forest

breathing Life into the City 🌱

Bank of Baroda has created the bob Forest, a 6,000 sq. ft. green oasis in the heart of the city, at its Corporate Office in BKC, Mumbai, which has formally inaugrated on 15th August 2025 by our MD & CEO Mr. Debadatta Chand. This urban forestry initiative transforms unused land into a self-sustaining ecosystem, promoting biodiversity and cleaner air. It’s a step toward responsible growth and a greener future. 💚

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Global Ethics Day

Bank of Baroda Observes Global Ethics Day 2025 – “Ethics Re-Envisioned”

Mumbai, 15th October 2025:
Bank of Baroda observed Global Ethics Day 2025, reinforcing its commitment to integrity, transparency and ethical excellence. The global theme of the year, “Ethics Re-Envisioned” encouraged reflection on the evolving nature of ethics in a dynamic environment and highlighted the importance of collective responsibility to foster trust, accountability and moral courage within the organisation.

The Corporate Office events began with the launch of “Naitikta ki Shakti”, a specially curated video series showcasing real-life examples of ethical decision-making. This was followed by the inaugural address by Dr. Debadatta Chand, MD & CEO, who stressed that ethics and trust are core to the Bank’s success.

Dr. Anita Shantaram, Founder of EthicsIndia, conducted an interactive workshop. In her session, she highlighted that ethics extends far beyond regulatory compliance and is rooted in making the right choices every day while leading with personal and professional integrity. A live Ethics Quiz conducted during the event engaged employees and reinforced key ethical principles in an interactive manner.

A panel on “Ethical Leadership”, moderated by Shri Ramanuj Sharma, DCRO, brought together senior leaders including Shri Balasubramaniam Elango, Chief Group Compliance Officer; Shri Shailendra Singh, CGM – HRM; Shri Ravindra Singh Negi, Chief Risk Officer; and Shri Harshadkumar T. Solanki, CGM – Retail Assets. The discussion highlighted the importance of ethical decisions, safe reporting channels, the pivotal roles of Ethics Counsellors, whistleblower mechanisms, and the emerging importance of AI ethics in the banking sector. The discussion concluded with a shared understanding that ethical success and business success are inseparable pillars of sustainable growth.

Across the Bank’s Zones and Regions, Ethics Week (15–18 October 2025) celebrations included the Ethics Pledge, discussions, quizzes and campaigns promoting fairness and integrity. The Bank’s Corporate Ethics Department continues initiatives such as the Annual Ethics Survey, Weekly Ethics Quiz and POSH/Code of Ethics awareness programmes to build and strengthen the ethical foundation.

The observance reaffirmed that ethics remain central to Bank of Baroda’s culture, echoing Dr. Chand’s message: “Trust is our most valuable asset—ethics build trust, and trust builds business.”

Fostering Inclusion

International Day of Persons with Disability

Bank of Baroda Observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
Theme: “BankAbilities – Banking on the Abilities of the Differently Abled”

Mumbai, 3rd December 2025:
Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 with a special event at its Corporate Office, under the theme “BankAbilities – Banking on the Abilities of the Differently-Abled”. This initiative underscored the Bank’s continued focus on fostering awareness, promoting inclusion, and empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) among employees and the broader community.

With over 2,325 PWD employees, representing ~3% of the Bank’s total workforce, Bank of Baroda provides accessible workplaces, assistive tools, customised roles and equal growth opportunities, reaffirming its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The event was graced by Ms. Beena Vaheed, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, along with other senior executives.

The event featured a sensitisation skit by staff members and felicitation of some inspiring PWD achievers such as the visually impaired entrepreneur Ms. Sushmeetha B. Bubna, CEO of Ascent Networks and Founder of Media Enterprises-Faiyda, and Ms. Prerna Dhone, a national Gold Medalist in Wheelchair Basketball. The programme also showcased a captivating performance by the visually impaired band “Bansuri Bliss” as well as an exhibition of products crafted by differently-abled artists from the Self Esteem Foundation for the Disabled. Employees also engaged in interactive, non-verbal games designed to promote empathy and understanding.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Beena Vaheed, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda said, “The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a powerful reminder of the immense potential that resides within every individual. At Bank of Baroda, we are committed to building an inclusive ecosystem – creating opportunities, enabling access and removing barriers – such that every employee and customer can live and thrive with dignity and independence.”

Ms. Vaheed highlighted Bank of Baroda’s ongoing efforts to promote accessibility and inclusion for both employees and customers. Ramp facilities are now available in 6,979 branches, in addition to services like Doorstep Banking, Talking ATMs, the Insight Braille Debit Card and upgraded digital platforms for easier access. For employees, initiatives include welfare schemes, assistive technologies, training sessions, and an Equal Opportunity policy supporting equitable career growth.