At YWCA Canberra, strong governance is the foundation of everything we do.
As one of Canberra’s major private employers — sitting outside of government — we take our responsibilities seriously, not just to girls and women, families and communities we serve, but to the future of our city and our planet.
We are proud to invest through Westpac’s Green Tailored Term Deposit, a product certified under the Climate Bonds Standard. This certification provides independent assurance that our investment is directed toward environmentally sustainable activities aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement and a net zero future.
This is not just a financial decision. It is a reflection of our values. As an organisation committed to gender equity and social justice, we understand that climate change disproportionately affects women and marginalised communities. Choosing climate-aligned investments is a natural extension of our mission.
Our use of the Green Tailored Term Deposit is one part of a broader, ongoing commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and ensures that the way we manage our organisation reflects the world we are working to build.
At YWCA Canberra, we invest sustainably because we believe in a sustainable future for girls, women and for generations to come.