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ANZ recognised for Corporate Responsibility leadership

ANZ has received a Leadership Award for continued outstanding performance as part of the 2008 Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI).

The Award recognises ANZ's long-term commitment to responsible business practice which focuses on:

• Providing simple, convenient and responsible products and services to our retail customers
• Ensuring our business lending decisions are guided by sound social and environmental standards
• Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees and a culture of innovation and out-performance
• Building financial literacy and money management skills in the community, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged people in our society
• Reducing our environmental footprint.

The CRI assesses the effectiveness of a company's management and performance in the areas of workplace, community, marketplace and the environment. ANZ ranked fifth overall on the Index with a score of 96% and is a member of CRI's Leadership Network which aims to broaden the adoption of responsible business practices in Australia.

ANZ's Corporate Responsibility Report was also recognised as the best of the Finance Sector in Australia for 2007 by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. These awards recognise organisations for outstanding reporting on environmental, social and governance programs and performance. Read our 2007 CR report.