Sustainability and Community

Being sustainable can be tough - we know.

Our four year sustainability plan to 2012

   GoalWhat we've achieved so far*
* Progress updated October 2011
Reduce our carbon emissions by 20% Reduce our carbon emissions by 20%Reduced by 24% in 2011
Reduce our waste to landfill by 40%Reduce our waste to landfill by 40%Awaiting waste audit data
Ensure a more sustainable supply chainEnsure a more sustainable supply chain10 suppliers completed code of conduct questionnaire
1 million pieces of rubbish collected by Oct 20121 million pieces of rubbish collected by Oct 2012782,790 pieces of rubbish collected since 2009
Develop more sustainable products & servicesDevelop more sustainable products & services100% recycled plastic used in debit cards
Raise $1million each year for Westpac Rescue HelicoptersRaise $1million each year for Westpac Rescue Helicopters$1.65 million raised in 2011 appeal
45,000 people through Managing Your Money programme45,000 people through Managing Your Money programmeOver 46,000
Help 2000 people with disabilities participate in sportsHelp 2,000 people with disabilities participate in sports2,227 disabled people enjoyed a sporting event
75% of Westpac staff using their volunteer day75% of Westpac staff using their volunteer day48% in 2011
Encourage staff to create a personal sustainability planEncourage staff to create a personal sustainability plan897 staff joined Our Tomorrow Project
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