ANZ New Zealand's ESG progress at a glance

11 Nov 2021

We're proud of the progress we’ve made when it comes to our social and environmental impact.

The infographic below shows what we've achieved towards meeting our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) targets in the last year.

As part of our latest Annual Report, ANZ produced an ESG supplement containing detailed information on our targets and performance - you can download it below.

Download ESG Report (PDF, 13.7MB)

NZ Media Releases

ANZ and Silver Fern Farms partner to link sustainability targets with financing

ANZ NZ and Silver Fern Farms Ltd establish one of NZ's largest sustainability-linked working capital financing facilities.

NZ Community

No place to hide: Expert sees growing threat to godwits

As tens of thousands of bar-tailed godwits leave New Zealand for their annual long-distance migration, one expert is warning their habitats – and those of other species – continue to be under threat from human practices.

NZ Business

Greenhouse gas emissions – four things farmers should know

AgFirst Agribusiness and Environmental Consultant Erica van Reenen outlines four things farmers should know as sector groups urge farmers to prepare for change.

NZ Media Releases

ANZ backs ambitious sustainability commitment for Tāmaki Makaurau

ANZ and Auckland Council have partnered to create what is believed to be the country’s first sustainability linked lending for a local authority.

NZ Business

Government emissions reduction plan not ambitious enough

ANZ Managing Director Business Lorraine Mapu writes that Aotearoa needs to accelerate private investment and action on climate change.

NZ Media Releases

ANZ welcomes Government’s Green Bond move

ANZ welcomes the announcement that the New Zealand Government is planning to issue sovereign green bonds from next year to help raise funds for New Zealand’s low carbon transition.

NZ Business

Kiwis take backyard trapping to new level through COVID

Data from one of New Zealand’s leading innovators in predator-free technology suggests Kiwis double down on pest control in their backyards when in COVID lockdown, with some impressive results.

NZ Sustainability

Going above and beyond carbon neutrality

They became carbon zero certified in 2019, but now the team at nationwide property remediation company APS Complete Property Services (APS) is planning to double - even triple - their offsets, to become one of just a handful of New Zealand companies that are carbon positive.

NZ Business

‘Making a difference and feeling proud’

One of country’s leading tourism operators is looking forward to the return of international visitors, eager to provide a pioneering zero-carbon holiday experience in partnership with other businesses in the Nelson Tasman region. In this article, Brendan Alborn of Alborn Enterprises talks about how he went about making his company carbon neutral.

NZ Business

Lofty ambitions

Auckland food manufacturer Loft started out wanting to reduce waste, but that goal quickly evolved into a widespread focus on sustainability – now they’re carbon neutral, and have some key tips for other businesses just getting started.

NZ Insights

Real opportunities for banks to shape sustainable future

ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson talks about how banks can act as a catalyst for everyone to reduce emissions and preserve our natural environment.

NZ Business

Challenge to Kiwi farmers to think 100 years ahead

The couple behind one of New Zealand’s most sustainable farms are challenging all Kiwi farmers to think three or four generations into the future when making decisions.

NZ Business

Summerset in sustainability-linked loan first

New Zealand retirement village operator Summerset Group’s sustainability linked loan sets environmental, social and governance standards for the growing aged care sector.

NZ Community

ANZ Graduate being the change she wants to see

Poppy Brinsley is putting her dreams into action in her role as an Analyst with ANZ’s Sustainable Finance unit.

NZ Business

Deer to be different: Award-winning farmer’s approach paying off

They’ve spent 20 years building up the largest deer herd in the Gisborne region, and last year won a Federated Farmers’ Farmer of the Year Award. Now, as Malcolm and Caroline Rau begin to see their hard work pay off, they talk about the benefits of stock diversity, what traits to look for in a deer, and how persistence is the key to their success.

NZ Business

ANZ New Zealand's ESG progress at a glance

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