The world's local bankOur Commitment
HSBC is taking a number of steps and introducing new initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its day-to-day operations.
Global Environmental Efficiency Programme
HSBC is committed to improving its global environmental profile. A pilot scheme has been completed, showing the viability of investing in innovative and technology-based environmental initiatives and, from 2007-2011, we will invest US$90 million in projects such as renewable energy technology and water and waste reduction. The Global Environmental Efficiency Programme will help us to reduce our own environmental impact and place sustainability at the heart of our business. A number of initiatives have been set up under the following key areas. Click on the relevant theme to discover more about these projects.
Footprint Management and Innovation
Investing in and trialling new technologies to reduce HSBC’s energy and water consumption, business travel, paper use and waste and carbon dioxide generation.
Benchmarking
HSBC's flagship buildings (such as its global headquarters in London) will use internationally-recognised environmental benchmarking systems to incorporate sustainable design, construction and operation.
Behaviour
Engaging employees through environmental education, awareness raising, training programmes and workplace management solutions.
Environmental Management Systems
Internal systems will be evaluated and monitored to identify and roll out improvements.
