- 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
Case studies
This section showcases some examples of how we are working with our stakeholders for a more sustainable future. These case studies illustrate HSBC's commitment to a diverse range of projects, from education initiatives in Sri Lanka to safeguarding the water supply in China and researching the effects of climate change on forest habitats around the world.
Community investment - education
Young Entrepreneurs, Sri Lanka
Part of our education program Future First, this initiative provides entrepreneurial training for street children.
City of Youth, Brazil
Accommodation, education and training for disadvantaged children near São Paulo.
Operational efficiency
PC Power Down, North America
Saving energy by encouraging individuals to work more sustainably.
'Energy Team' tackles data centre efficiency
Adopting new efficiencies to reduce HSBC's environmental footprint and improve operational performance.
Community investment - environment
Securing water supply in China's heartland
Reconnecting the lakes and modifying farming methods in the Yangtze river basin.
Global forest carbon research
Detailed scientific research to help measure the effects of climate change on the world's forests.
Climate business
Baicheng wind farm project
A structured project finance deal to help construct a 49.5-megawatt wind farm in China.
Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit Project
Development of a low pollution, high speed bus network, the first of its kind in Africa.
