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Luxembourg
HSBC in Luxembourg became the first bank in Luxembourg to purchase green electricity – electricity produced from 100% renewable sources. The Luxembourg Energy Office (LEO) has committed to provide green energy and HSBC has pledged to use LEO's green electricity from 2006-2008. The LEO's green electricity is certified as 100% renewable from hydroelectric plants in Austria and Switzerland.
HSBC in Luxembourg has taken this step in support of HSBC's pledge of carbon neutrality and hopes that its example will encourage other financial institutions to make similar commitments. HSBC managers accepted a certificate of acknowledgment from the city of Luxembourg for their contribution to reducing the city's CO2 emissions.
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Asia-Pacific Energy Reduction
Even small measures can add up over time. Here are some examples of HSBC's commitments in Asia-Pacific.
Green Electricity
Buying electricity produced from renewable sources is an easy and effective way to reduce CO2 emissions.
Efficient Lighting
Lighting is a necessary part of any office, but also one of the main energy drains.
HSBC Mexico Headquarters
This building is a good example of how design and innovation can work together to reduce environmental impacts.
HSBC Partnership in Environmental Innovation
HSBC supports research into environmental innovation as well as applying newly developed technologies.
Energy Efficiency for Customers
In addition to reducing our own energy usage, HSBC is keen to encourage and support our customers to do the same.
