NZ bank commits fresh funds to agribusiness carbon cuts in updated sustainability targets

Published 05:31 on December 3, 2024 / Last updated at 05:31 on December 3, 2024 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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Westpac NZ has updated its sustainability targets for 2027, which include boosting sustainable lending to NZ$9 billion ($5.2 billion), almost half of which will go towards its agribusiness customers to reduce emissions, it announced Tuesday.
Westpac NZ has updated its sustainability targets for 2027, which include boosting sustainable lending to NZ$9 billion ($5.2 billion), almost half of which will go towards its agribusiness customers to reduce emissions, it announced Tuesday.


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