Published 11-13-14
Issued by Westpac Banking Corporation
The report provides insights into the Group's sustainability performance, and is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative G4 framework.
Westpac Group has released its 2014 Annual Review & Sustainability Report which provides insights into its sustainability performance, and is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative G4 framework.
2014 was a landmark year for Westpac Group’s sustainability performance.
The Group met or exceeded most of its targets showing that its commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in its business processes, culture and operational strategy.
Highlights include:
Enhanced disclosure
The Group introduced reporting on the emissions intensity of its infrastructure and utilities portfolio and breakdowns of lending to the natural resources and CleanTech and environmental services sectors. Westpac Group has also released its updated Climate Change and Environment Position Statement and 2017 Action Plan.
Global recognition
In 2014 Westpac Group has been assessed as the highest ranked bank globally on the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index and as the Most Sustainable Corporation in the World in the Corporate Knights 2014 Global 100 list.
Contact and feedback
To ask a question, provide feedback or subscribe to the Group's updates please email sustainability@westpac.com.au. Follow on Twitter via @WestpacSustain.
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