awards and accolades
We know super. But don't just take our word for it. HESTA has earned some of the super industry's highest accolades.
top of the class
Net Benefit award 2025 - SuperRatings
We were awarded the SuperRatings Net Benefit award 2025, which recognises HESTA as the Australian super fund with the best net benefit outcomes delivered to members over the short and long term.^
Specialist Fund of the Year 2025 - Chant West
Chant West awarded HESTA with the 2025 Specialist Fund of the Year award. The award recognises our outstanding performance and dedication to delivering exceptional value for our members in the health and community services sector.*
Outstanding Value Award - Superannuation 2024 — Canstar
We've been awarded a Canstar 2024 Outstanding Value Award which recognises providers offering outstanding value to super customers.
ESG Leader Rating 2024 - Rainmaker
HESTA received the Rainmaker ESG Leader Rating, earned by implementing environmental, social and governance principles to a high level, while also having a track record of strong investment performance.
Best Superannuation Fund - Industry Super —
Productreview.com.au
ProductReview.com.au has awarded us Best Superannuation Fund in the Industry Super category for our strong investment performance, competitive fees and costs, and outstanding customer service.
count on us
SuperRatings 20 year Platinum performance rating
Super research company, SuperRatings continually awards us the highest rating possible – Platinum – for our products. And, we were one of the first funds to receive SuperRatings’ 20 year platinum performance rating – the highest rating possible.^
Chant West 5 Apples - Super and Pension
Chant West recognises our ongoing excellence for both super and pensions with their highest rating – 5 Apples.*
Responsible Super Fund Leader 2023
We're recognised as a Responsible Super Fund Leader 2023 by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) — acknowledging our commitment to good governance and accountability; implementation and measurement of responsible investment approaches through activities such as engagement & voting and ESG integration; proper measurement of outcomes; and high degrees of transparency.
AAA Quality Rating - Rainmaker
Both our superannuation and income stream products have the AAA Quality Rating from Rainmaker.
leading by example
WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
HESTA holds an Australian government employer of choice citation for workplace gender equality. This recognises our active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
making a difference
The Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge
As part of our commitment to responsible investment, we also actively practice and support the elimination of tobacco from investment portfolios.
30% Club
HESTA promotes diversity through its support of the 30% Club, an organisation campaigning for 30% women on ASX 200 boards.
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^ The rating is issued by SuperRatings Pty Ltd (SuperRatings) ABN: 95 100 192 283 a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561, AFSL No. 421445 (Lonsec Research). Ratings are general advice only and have been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and SuperRatings assumes no obligation to update. SuperRatings use proprietary criteria to determine awards and ratings and may receive a fee for the use of its ratings and awards. Visit superratings.com.au for ratings information. © 2025 SuperRatings. All rights reserved.
* The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West rating (assigned February 2025) is limited to General Advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives or financial situation, including target markets where applicable. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and is subject to change at any time without notice. You should seek independent advice and consider the PDS or offer document before making any investment decisions. Ratings have been assigned based on third party data. Liability is not accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the rating. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Refer to www.chantwest.com.au for full ratings information and our FSG. Chant West Awards issued 21 May 2025 are solely statements of opinion and not a recommendation in relation to making any investment decisions. Awards are current for 12 months and subject to change at any time. Awards for previous years are for historical purposes only. Full details on Chant West Awards at https://www.chantwest.com.au/fund-awards/about-the-awards/
# SuperRatings 10 Year Platinum Performance 2015-2025 (MySuper).