Sustainability
Taking action now to create a better future.
As Australia’s oldest company and bank, we have been partnering with customers for more than 200 years. We seek to continue supporting our customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate, achieve their business and sustainability goals and ambitions.
Our Sustainability Strategy aligns to Westpac’s strategy and purpose, outlining key focus areas where we believe we can drive the most impact:
- Climate transition
- Housing affordability
- Regional prosperity
We seek to continue understanding and addressing other sustainability topics across our business.
Our Sustainability Strategy is underpinned by our positions, policies and action plans, which guide our approach to managing sustainability risks and opportunities.
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.
What are you looking for?
Sustainability Strategy
We seek to embed sustainability across our five corporate pillars, with our key focus areas guiding our efforts to creating sustainability outcomes.
Our positions, perspectives and material topics
Our approach to managing risks and opportunities, including our positions and topics that matter most to our stakeholders.
Our performance reports
We seek to report regularly to help stakeholders compare our relative performance over time.
Governance and accountability
Our governance framework keeps us focused 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.
How we support our customers
Partners in building a sustainable future
Supporting our corporate and institutional 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.