Can Fin Homes Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report, submitted to the exchanges on July 06, 2026, outlines the company's performance against the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and details its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

ESG Performance and Materiality Assessment

The company undertook a comprehensive ESG Gap Analysis and a Double Materiality Assessment during the year to identify and prioritize key ESG risks and opportunities. These assessments were conducted by the Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE). The company identified six core material topics, including ESG governance, brand reputation, business ethics, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Energy efficiency was also identified as a key pillar of the company's corporate philosophy.

Environmental Initiatives

Can Fin Homes reported its carbon footprint for FY 2025-26, with total Scope 1 emissions at 157.62 MTCO2e and total Scope 2 emissions at 2,025.37 MTCO2e. The company implemented several measures to reduce its environmental impact, including transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting across all offices and installing a 25 KW rooftop solar power system at its Registered Office, which generated 8,140 kWh during the reporting period. Additionally, the company deployed motion sensor-based lighting systems and adopted 4 to 5-star rated electrical fixtures to enhance energy efficiency.

Social and Governance Highlights

The company's workforce stood at 1,356 employees as of March 31, 2026, with 23.23% female representation. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members, with female representation at 12.50%. The company reported zero complaints related to sexual harassment, discrimination, child labour, or forced labour during the year. On the governance front, the Risk Management Committee oversees sustainability matters. The company has been categorised as an Upper Layer NBFC, necessitating enhanced governance and risk management frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Redressal

The company engaged with various stakeholder groups, including regulators, employees, customers, and shareholders. It received 1,455 customer complaints during FY 2025-26, of which 36 were pending resolution at the end of the year. All pending complaints were subsequently redressed. The company introduced a QR code-based customer feedback mechanism across branches to enhance service delivery.

Can Fin Homes has appointed Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh as Whole Time Director designated as Deputy Managing Director effective July 3, 2026, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The appointment strengthens the company's leadership structure as Singh brings over 27 years of experience in banking operations.

The RBI approved the appointment for a term not exceeding three years under the RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Governance) Directions dated November 28, 2025, and the RBI (Housing Finance Companies) Directions, 2025. The company will seek shareholder approval for this appointment at the Annual General Meeting scheduled on July 29, 2026.

Singh joined Canara Bank on March 15, 1999, and was elevated to the rank of Deputy General Manager. His extensive experience spans rural, semi-urban, urban, and metro operational areas, including branches, regional offices, circle offices, head office, and treasury. He played a key role in establishing Cash Management Services, handling tasks from RFP finalization to policy drafting and service integration with Core Banking Solutions (CBS).

The disclosure confirms that Singh is not related to any directors of Can Fin Homes, except for Shri Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia, who is the Executive Director of Canara Bank. The appointment was intimated to the exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

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