- Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Campaign
- Global forest carbon research
- Securing water supply in China's heartland
- Taking direct action
- Saving the Freshwater Gharial in the Ganges
- Cleaning up the Ganges
- Untangling our understanding of lianas and climate change
- The Panama Canal Watershed Experiment
- Protecting the Ganges: Interschool Recycling Workshop
- Cooking on natural gas in the Yangtze
- Tackling illegal deforestation
- Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit Project
- Baicheng wind farm project
Renewable Energy, UK
Wind is currently the most viable renewable energy source in the UK. Paul's Hill is one of two wind farms financed by HSBC in Scotland. Together the wind farms provide enough electricity to power 115,000 homes a year.
Paul's Hill wind farm was financed by HSBC and is an example of the projects it supports under its carbon finance strategy. The strategy will help support clients who are developing low carbon technologies, such as solar panels and wind turbines.
To tackle the impacts of climate change, a fundamental shift in the global economy toward one with less carbon emissions is needed. As leading financial institution, HSBC can play an important role in the transition towards low carbon economy.
Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) aims to develop a (500 megawatt) portfolio of renewables projects using public sector land across the UK. Over five years, PfR hopes to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of some 230,000 homes.
The HSBC Environmental Infrastructure Fund acquired 49% of PfR, in a commitment of US$49 million, and will provide development funding to build renewable energy projects.
