Thursday, 29 June 2023 07:55

New business loan

Written by  Sudesh Kissun
Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath. Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath.

Westpac has launched a new sustainable business loan to support corporate and agribusiness customers to make progress on their sustainability initiatives, whether they are working to improve the environment or achieve positive social outcomes, or both.

Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath says its customers are telling them that they are seeing strong sentiment for change from their customers, suppliers and shareholders.

"We know that being a sustainable business makes good business sense. It can help to build great teams, connect with consumers, reduce operating costs and support the community.

"So, we have designed a loan to provide tangible support for customers who are wanting to invest in sustainability initiatives.

"This sustainable business loan will help our corporate and agribusiness customers invest in projects that improve the environment, help adapt to climate change, or deliver positive social outcomes for communities or groups.

"It complements the Sustainable Farm Loan but has a more targeted focus on specific assets and projects."

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