Our Sustainability Report 2024
How we are continuing to manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
Focusing our sustainability approach
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
We prioritise the four SDGs where we believe we can make the most impact. These SDGs inform the Bank’s strategy and validate our material topics.
![Icon for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for decent work and economic growth](/siteassets/investorcentre/reports/2024reports/sustainabilityreport/sdg_logos-decent-work-and-economic-growth.jpg)
![Icon for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for reduced inequality](/siteassets/investorcentre/reports/2021reports/sustainabilityreport/sdg_logos-reduced-inequalities.jpg)
![Icon for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for sustainable cities](/siteassets/investorcentre/reports/2021reports/sustainabilityreport/sdg_logos-sustainable-cities.jpg)
![Icon for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for climate action](/siteassets/investorcentre/reports/2021reports/sustainabilityreport/sdg_logos-climate-action.jpg)
Business For Societal Impact (B4SI):
The B4SI Framework is a robust measurement standard that helps companies understand the difference their contributions are making to their business and society. This year, for the first time, we will be reporting our community contributions in alignment with B4SI. This can be found in the 2024 ESG Data Summary.
Focusing our reporting
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI):
Our reports are prepared with reference to the GRI Standards. A 2024 GRI Index can be found in the 2024 ESG Data Summary.
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 & S2:
Where possible, this sustainability report has been developed following guidance from IFRS General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (S1). The Bank’s 2024 Climate Disclosure has been developed leveraging guidance from IFRS Climate-related Disclosures (S2).
Collaborating for impact
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration helps us ensure we are remaining focused on our sustainability approach and prioritising accordingly. We engage with a range of stakeholders, across global, national, state and local levels, including:
- Australian Banking Association
- Australian Disability Network
- Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
- BE.BENDIGO
- Business Council of Australia
- Diversity Council Australia
- Djaara
- Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration
- Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
- Pride in Diversity
- Reconciliation Australia
- Reconciliation South Australia’
- Regional Australia Institute
- UN Global Compact
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Women in Banking and Finance
Archived sustainability reports
2023
- Sustainability Report (including Climate Disclosure)
- GRI
- Modern Slavery Statement
2022
2021
Archived sustainability disclosures
CDP disclosures
Climate Active Carbon Neutral Public Disclosure Statements