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Our commitment to our region.

At Summerland Bank, we’re dedicated to minimising our environmental impact. Here’s how we’re making a difference…

It starts at home.

• We set high standards for our energy sources (which are now 100% renewable), IT equipment, office paper, and kitchen and bathroom supplies. Only options with the least impact make the cut.
• Our waste management processes ensure conscious sorting and treatment of recyclables, organic materials, and general waste.

Plastic-free debit cards? Yes please!

• Plastic pollution is a serious concern. Did you know that every piece of plastic ever created still exists? To combat this, our cards are manufactured entirely plastic-free!
• They’re crafted from a blend of corn starch and sugar cane—a renewable resource.

All for one and one for all.

• Sustainability is a team effort. As a certified B Corp, environmental responsibility is woven into everyone’s role.
• We each take responsibility for reducing resource consumption, recycling what we can, and contributing to Summerland Bank’s carbon footprint reduction.

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Protecting our koalas.

At Summerland Bank, we’re committed to safeguarding koala populations and their habitats in our region. These iconic and adorable creatures face numerous threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change. That’s why we actively contribute through significant annual donations—more than just gestures, they reflect our unwavering dedication to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our area.

How can I help?

Every donation matters in our mission to protect and preserve the homes of our furry friends. To make a difference, simply deposit into Summerland’s Koala Conservation Account using these details:

Account Name: Koala Conservation
BSB: 728-728
Account Number: 2222-8244

You can also visit any of our branches to make a donation. Your generous donation directly benefits Friends of the Koala and our partnership with Bangalow Koalas supports tree planting throughout the Northern Rivers region, which together supports essential care and habitat preservation for our local koala population.

Meet our adoptees.

• Ember: Rescued from the fires in Whiporie, NSW, in 2020. Ember made a full recovery and now has a joey of her own.
• Pala: A young joey from Larnook, suffered from mild dehydration but recovered well and joined the crew at Koala Kindy.
• Ivy: Rescued after her mum abandoned her in a cow paddock, Ivy has mild hip dysplasia and cannot jump or climb. She resides at Friends of the Koala.
• Magnus: Rescued as a pouch young joey, Magnus struggled initially but now lives a happy wild life after being released.
• Charlotte: Born with hip dysplasia, Charlotte was rescued from a busy road and now resides permanently at Friends of the Koala.
• Temika: Lucky to be protected in the pouch after her mother was hit by a car, Temika spent time in Koala Kindy and was successfully released.
• Kookie: Rescued in September 2022, Kookie is the smallest in care but incredibly adventurous. Soon, he’ll explore the wild in a plantation.
• Gulliver: Gulliver loves cuddles and eucalyptus leaves. Rescued from a bush fire, he needs help to recover and find a new home.
• Waratah: Also rescued from a bush fire, Waratah needs help to recover. Funds will be raised for her recovery.
• Keogh: Keogh is a local Koala who loves to cuddle and eat eucalyptus leaves. She was rescued from a bush fire and needs help to recover and find a new place to live. We’ll share how we will be raising funds for Keogh’s recovery soon.
• Doby: Doby is a local Koala who loves to cuddle and eat eucalyptus leaves. She was rescued from a bush fire and needs help to recover and find a new place to live. We’ll share how we will be raising funds for Doby’s recovery soon.

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