Our positions and perspectives

You'll find here Westpac Group's key position statements, policies, frameworks and perspectives that guide our response to the risks, issues and opportunities that are currently most important to our stakeholders.

Through our positions and perspectives, we acknowledge and seek to further understand the interrelationship with climate change, nature and human rights – key pillars of our refreshed sustainability strategy. Refer to our sustainability strategy here.

Customer vulnerability

Related policies and position statements

Family or Domestic Violence Position Statement (PDF 470KB)

Climate change and environmental issues

Related policies and position statements

Climate Change Position Statement and Action Plan (PDF 537KB)

Natural Capital Position Statement (PDF 3MB)

For more information on our climate and nature approach, please see our Sustainability Performance Reports

Sustainable finance

Related policies and position statements

Agribusiness Position Statement (PDF 90KB)

Tobacco Position Statement (PDF 91KB)

Defence Position Statement (PDF 112KB)

Payday Lending Position Statement (PDF 140KB)

Principles for Responsible Lending (PDF 41KB)

Updates to our position statements reflect our continued work to operationalise these statements and strengthen our management of sustainability risks, including responding to evolving regulatory requirements.

Our Sustainable Finance Framework (PDF 2MB) aims to support and enable sustainable lending and bond facilitation activities that contribute to positive climate, environmental and social outcomes. Find out more about our approach to sustainable finance.