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Annual Review 2021 National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 About this report We are continuing to improve our reporting, so that our customers, colleagues and shareholders can find and use information about our business strategy and performance. This report Our 2021 Annual Review provides information on the Group’s activities and performance during 2021. It aims to show how we are creating value through our strategy, operating environment, governance and financial and non-financial activities. Integrated reporting The preparation of this report is guided by the Integrated Reporting Framework (IRF). We support the principles outlined in the IRF as they align with long-term value creation. In 2021, following engagement with our stakeholders, we have brought the Annual Review together with the disclosures previously made in our Sustainability Report. Scope and content Unless otherwise stated, all the information included in this report and accompanying Sustainability Data Pack (the ‘Data Pack’) covers NAB’s performance for the year ended 30 September 2021. The content of this report was shaped by consulting a range of stakeholders, including customers, colleagues, shareholders and the community through our materiality process, described on page 4. Sustainability data pack We recognise the importance of, and increasing stakeholder reliance on, environmental, social and governance (ESG) data. In addition to the material themes in this report, we continue to separately publish a quantitative Sustainability Data Pack which provides a comprehensive update on our ESG performance. NAB Annual Review 2021 Page 2 Reporting suite documents Our 2021 Annual Financial Report includes the Report of the Directors, together with the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 September 2021. The Report contains information prepared on the basis of the Banking Act 1959 (Cth), Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Our 2021 Corporate Governance Statement describes NAB’s approach to corporate governance and complies with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations (4th edition). NAB is here to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Our Board, our leaders and colleagues work to deliver industry leading, sustainable outcomes for our customers, shareholders and the broader community. NAB’s strategic ambition and how we work is supported by good corporate governance. NAB’s Results and Pillar 3 Report includes our Full Year Results including Management Discussion and Analysis, and our Pillar 3 Report, which describes the approach we take to manage risk, and provides detailed information about risk exposures, capital adequacy and liquidity. > Quick link: Our 2021 Annual Reporting Suite (https://www.nab.com.au/annualreports) NAB Annual Review 2021 Page 3 Stakeholder engagement Effective stakeholder engagement allows us to understand what is expected of us, identify issues and discover opportunities to improve. Our approach to stakeholder engagement is set out in our Social Impact Policy and informed by the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard. In all interactions, we aim to be respectful, responsive, open and authentic in our engagement with stakeholders. Our main stakeholders include: Customers. Colleagues. Shareholders, investors and analysts. Partners. Industry bodies, associations, regulators and government. Non-government organisations (NGOs) and our community partners. Key engagement activities this year have included: Ongoing engagement activities with stakeholder groups regarding our response to natural disasters. Proactive, frequent engagement with all stakeholders regarding the impacts of, and our response to, COVID-19. Engagement with industry bodies and associations on public policy issues including energy and environment policy, climate change, biodiversity, cyber security and privacy, financial health, and vulnerability, as well as sustainable finance and responsible banking. Continued engagement in industry projects through the Fintel Alliance, including in relation to the human impacts of modern slavery and other human rights abuse risks. Our materiality process A key part of our engagement with stakeholders is our annual materiality review. It identifies the important ESG themes that shape our business and impact our community. This year we engaged with a range of stakeholders including the investment community, NAB leaders and more than 1,400 personal and business customers to help determine and validate the ESG issues we should report and focus our attention on. The review involves four stages: Identification Prioritisation Validation NAB Annual Review 2021 Page 4
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