Westpac Banking Corporation


Sustainability and Community

We're here for the long term

At Westpac we see sustainability as a way of thinking about and managing our business.  It speaks to the culture of the organisation and the way we approach issues and decision making.  We are committed to building a strong future for our customers, our employees and the communities in which we serve.

Our approach

Sustainability is central to Westpac's business strategy.

Environment

We're committed to managing our environmental impacts and reducing emission along the value chain.

Social and community

Westpac has a long history of community involvement and plays a leadership role on issues in our communities.

Governance

Our formal governance structure ensures sustainability is embedded in the way we do business.

Performance reporting

Westpac is committed to open and transparent reporting around our environmental, social and governance activities.

Westpac Foundation

The Westpac Foundation is a charitable trust which invests in creating and sustaining social enterprise in disadvantaged communities.

Hot issues

The issues and priorities raised at our Community Consultative Council become our current areas of focus.