*As Australia’s largest financial services organisation we recognise that we operate as part of the community. As an employer of over 37,000 people and with over 9 million customers we have one of the largest social footprints of any Australian company. It is our people, the community and our shareholders who provide our licence to operate.

We seek to attract, retain and develop the best people for our business ensuring our people are engaged, passionate and valued. We are working to create a culture of teamwork and collaboration where our people are recognised for their achievements, where they can be coached and challenged to improve and where they are proud to work for the Group.

We are committed to providing our people with a safe and rewarding workplace through a range of programs and work practices. We also encourage our people to engage in professional development through training and leadership opportunities.

Our approach to health, wellbeing and life balance ranges from traditional aspects of occupational health and safety through to proactive wellness initiatives and flexible work options.

We monitor our progress towards our culture goal through a survey of our people twice a year. Our results indicate that we are continuing to build a culture of trust and team spirit with an increasing focus on customer service and pride in working for the Group.

Our community
We aspire to be respected and admired by the community. We have been supporting Australian communities since we first opened our doors in 1912.

We are dedicated to building financial literacy, empowering young Australians to approach their future with confidence and guiding them to a financially secure future. One way this is achieved is through the Commonwealth Bank Foundation that creates and supports educational programs that will reach over 30,000 Australian teenagers and teachers in 2007 alone.

Through our sponsorships, we have helped build cultural and sporting institutions as well as public recognition for the contributions that everyday Australians have made within their communities.

Our partnerships with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Cricket Australia and the Australian of the Year awards, gives people the opportunity to engage in new experiences and acknowledges the hard work, innovation and determination of leading Australians.

We continue to engage the community more broadly on environmental issues. We support Earth Hour and the associated ongoing education program. We are also proud sponsors of the Green Ambassadors program that rewards and supports young Australians who demonstrate leadership in environmental conservation, and we have a strong partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation through their Coral Futures program and ZooX™Fund.