Case Study
Westpac NZ
Banking on a Sustainable Future
Industry
Finance
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
70%
Landfill Reduction
70%
Diversion Rate
#1
Global Rank
The Challenge
As one of the world's most sustainable banks, Westpac NZ needed their physical operations to match their global reputation. Their existing waste system was delivering a 70% landfill rate—a number they were determined to flip.
The Solution
Westpac removed desk bins and installed Method recycling stations throughout their head office. They measured waste in every liner nightly to track progress and adjust their strategy.
The Impact
The flip was achieved. Westpac reduced waste to landfill from 70% down to 30%—effectively increasing their diversion rate to 70%. This dramatic turnaround showcased the power of infrastructure combined with rigorous measurement.
Measuring for Success
You can't manage what you don't measure. Westpac's commitment to weighing waste nightly provided the data needed to drive change. It turned waste from a janitorial issue into a verifiable sustainability KPI.
Walking the Talk
For a bank rated the most sustainable globally ten times, internal operations matter. The Method system allowed Westpac to visually demonstrate their commitment to staff and stakeholders every single day.
“We measured the waste in each liner every night, and found we have reduced waste to landfill from 70% to 30% with our Method Recycling Stations.”
Trusted by organisations who are serious about sustainability
“Within the first week of rolling out our 5-bin system, waste to landfill was reduced by approximately 80%”
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