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ANZ commits to go carbon neutral by 2009

Australia's third largest bank, ANZ, says it is aiming to reduce its environmental footprint in its Australian and New Zealand operations by becoming carbon-neutral by 2009.
ANZ says it will invest in renewable energy to offset its greenhouse gas emissions.
It also unveiled plans to create its new building in Melbourne's Docklands the most sustainable large commercial building in Australia.
ANZ chief executive officer John McFarlane said ANZ was committed to improving its environmental performance and playing its part in tackling the global challenge of climate change.
"Although we know there will still be much to do in reducing ANZ's environmental footprint, creating a sustainable building which will stand on the world stage is an important step forward for ANZ, our people and for Melbourne," Mr McFarlane said at a sod-turning ceremony at the Docklands site.
The Docklands project will seek the highest possible environmental rating of 6-star Green Star, which signifies world leadership in green building design.
The $512 million project will host 5,500 ANZ staff from 2010.
ANZ said initially it will offset its Australian and New Zealand operations with plans to extend this to its global operations in the future.
Renewable energy projects will be chosen through a competitive tender process that will be announced in coming months, the bank said.
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