Sustainability
Taking action to help create better futures together.
Our approach to sustainability
In pursuing our purpose, we seek to integrate sustainability into our operations. Our refreshed Sustainability Strategy is underpinned by a variety of position statements, policies and plans, all of which have supporting actions.
Our Sustainability Strategy comprises six objectives structured around our strategic pillars. These objectives are to:
- Enhance financial inclusion and equality
- Strengthen data security and protection
- Become a net-zero, climate resilient bank
- Become a nature positive bank
- Respect and advance human rights
- Enable diversity and inclusion.
Our sustainability topics are supported by a range of reports that provide more detail on our approach.
Learn about our approach to sustainability in New Zealand here.
Sustainability Reporting
Find out how we seek to create economic, social and environmental impact in our Annual Report and Climate Report.
How we support our customers
Partners in building a sustainable future
Supporting our business customers with credible and commercially viable transition plans.
Making sustainable living an easier choice
Resources and features that may help support our customers with their sustainable living goals.
Helping our customers and Aotearoa
Innovative sustainable solutions, including farm loans, business loans and equipment loans, to help our customers and Aotearoa.
What are you looking for?
Sustainability Strategy
Our commitment to building a sustainable future by taking action in the areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Our positions, perspectives and material topics
Our approach to managing risks and opportunities, including our positions and topics that matter most to our stakeholders.
Governance and accountability
A robust governance framework keeps us focussed and accountable for sustainable practices in our day to day activities.
Initiatives for you
Find the sustainability and community information and initiatives most relevant to you.
Our performance reports
We are committed to regular, transparent reporting to enable stakeholders to compare our relative performance over time.
Things you should know
Image attribution - the banner image was taken at Flow Power’s Berri Energy Project in South Australia.