Westpac Sustainability Profile
Westpac Banking Corporation, commonly known as Westpac, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1817, it is one of the oldest banks in the country and has played a pivotal role in shaping the Australian banking landscape. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Westpac serves millions of customers through its extensive network of branches and digital platforms. As a key player in the banking industry, Westpac offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal banking, business banking, and wealth management. Its commitment to innovation and customer service sets it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Westpac has received numerous accolades for its sustainability initiatives and digital banking solutions, reinforcing its position as a trusted financial partner in the region.
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Industry Benchmark
Westpac's score of 67 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Westpac's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Westpac's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 67,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,714,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 56,469,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to upstream transportation and distribution. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Westpac has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 64% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 2025 and a further 76% reduction by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the bank plans to cut upstream Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. These targets demonstrate Westpac's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability. The bank's emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organization, ensuring transparency in its climate commitments. Westpac is not currently committed to net-zero emissions but has established near-term targets as part of its sustainability strategy.
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| 2008 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,823,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 188,780,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Westpac's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Westpac's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Westpac's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Westpac has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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