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Sustainability

Our focus areas

Climate change

We are committed to playing our part as we navigate climate change and an economy in transition.

Customer experience and wellbeing

A relationship-driven bank driving positive customer experiences with community at the heart of who we are and why we exist

Data privacy and security

The privacy, safety and security of our customers and their data is of the utmost importance to us.

Financial crime risk

We continue to innovate and improve protections against online fraud for our customers and the Bank. 

Thiving communities

We believe in enabling communities to flourish. This belief underpins our profit-with-purpose, social enterprise Community Bank model.

Governance, conduct and ethics

Maintaining a values-driven, risk-oriented culture and conducting business ethically are foundational to Bendigo Bank’s mission to feed into prosperity.

2025 Sustainability report

Driving action towards a resilient and sustainable future to grow the prosperity of our customers, communities, shareholders and our people.

Our approach and policies

Sustainable procurement

Wherever possible, we seek to make further contributions to local economies by sourcing products and services from nearby businesses. 

Financial abuse

We have a specialised team that can help you, or your authorised representative, to regain control of your finances.

Vulnerable customer support

We understand that life throws us curveballs that sometimes we don't see coming. These curveballs can come at any one of us, in all sorts of situations and at different times in our lives.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and acknowledge Elders past and present.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe space for our team members of all genders and sexual orientations through inclusive hiring, leave policies and workplace design.

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