Westpac Smarts - Financing sustainability goals

• Callum Rae of Ecoglo International highlighted the importance of integrating
  sustainability into business models, engaging the whole team in its development
  to ensure organisational buy-in and implementation.
• Michael Toothill from Kilmarnock Enterprises shared his experience in
  transforming business operations to be more sustainable, particularly through
  waste diversion. They keep people at the centre of decision-making, while
  maintaining profitability.
• Gareth Young, from Westpac, spoke of Westpac's own commitment to
  sustainability, and their range of financial products to support customers in
  making sustainable choices, that can be suited to their state or size, or where
  they are on their sustainability journey.
• Sustainability can be tackled differently depending on each business. As a
  critical first step think about what you want to achieve, and how you can
  measure towards that goal.
• Having a handle on your environmental impact and integrating sustainability
  targets into your business is important for your supply chain, particularly as
  many overseas countries have mandatory climate and ESG reporting
  requirements.
• Strong partnerships between businesses, local stakeholders, and the
  community are central to gaining expertise, and the successful implementation
  of sustainable practices.
• Authenticity is key. Sustainability cannot be the sole selling point - it must be

coupled with the other aspects of the value proposition of your products or
services.

For those who missed the event or wish to learn more:

> Our Developing your Sustainability Roadmap series starts on 25 July. Join Jono from DETA for practical guidance to turn your sustainability goals into action.

> Check out our free Sustainability as an opportunity e-learning series to hear more smart ways that local Canterbury businesses are integrating sustainability for business growth.