Sustainability ratings

Governance Metrics International Global Governance Ratings
Top-rated (10.0) and in the top one per cent of more than 4,000 companies in 16 consecutive ratings from 2005–2008 by Governance Metrics International for the thirteenth consecutive assessment.
GMI assesses a company's corporate governance practices and looks at value-drivers not revealed through financial analysis
Carbon Disclosure Project
Included in the global leadership index of the Carbon Disclosure Project for the fifth year in a row.
Oekom Corporate Responsibility Rating
Awarded a Prime rating by Oekom Research in 2008, Westpac was recognised as a leader in the industry.
Sustainability awards
Australian Sustainability Award for Corporate Governance
Awarded the Corporate Governance Award at the 8th Annual Australian Sustainability Awards in 2008.
World's Most Ethical Companies
Awarded one of the world's most ethical companies by Ethisphere in 2008.
EOWA – Employer of Choice for Women
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency's (EOWA) Employer of Choice for Women citation in 2008 for the twelfth consecutive year.