Sustainability disclosures

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.

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: