The world's local bankOur Commitment - Partnerships and Associations
HSBC is taking a number of steps and introducing new initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its day-to-day operations.
Responsible Finance
In order to make sure that HSBC conducts its business in a responsible manner, it adheres to several internationally accepted principles.
Climate Change
HSBC considers climate change to be the single greatest environmental chanllenge this century. This view has informed both our decision to go carbon neutral and our carbon finance strategy.
Buildings and Suppliers
While HSBC's direct impact on the environment is not as severe as some companies, our 10,700 buildings around the globe do have a significant impact.
Funding Environmental Projects
HSBC supports a number of external environmental initiatives in its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Ethical Business
HSBC aims to conduct its business ethically wherever it operates.
Measuring Progress
HSBC closely monitors its own progress but also looks to external, impartial sources to track our performance.
