ESG reporting centre
We publish regular updates and data on our performance in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
This includes updates on our activities in support of sustainable finance and our commitments relating to diversity and inclusion.
Up-to-date versions of our policies are available to download in the ‘Policies and Statements’ section of this page.
Our ESG ratings
We work with independent ratings agencies who assess our ESG performance against that of other companies and organisations. As of January 2024, our ratings were as follows:
| Agency | Rating |
|---|---|
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AgencyCarbon Disclosure Project
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RatingA-
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AgencyMSCI
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RatingAA
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AgencySustainalytics
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Rating24.7
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- Annual Report and Accounts 2023: see pages 41-98 for ESG disclosures (PDF 7MB)
- Strategic Report 2023 (PDF 1MB)
- ESG Datapack 2023 (Excel) (XLSX 2MB)
- ESG Datapack 2023 (PDF) (PDF 696KB)
- Financed Emissions and Thermal Coal Exposures Methodology (published February 2024) (PDF 931KB)
- GHG Reporting Guidance 2023 (PDF 255KB)
- HSBC Carbon Reduction plan 2024 (PDF 107KB)
- HSBC’s USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Ambition - Data Dictionary 2023 (PDF 679KB)
- 2023 UK Gender Pay Gap Disclosures (PDF 711KB)
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) score report - HSBC 2022 (PDF 587KB)
- Green and sustainability bonds
- Equator Principles
- California AB 1305 Compliance Statement (PDF 149KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2023 – Financed Emissions (PDF 1MB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2023 – Carbon Emissions (PDF 556KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2023 – USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Ambition (PDF 781KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2022 - HSBC Global Asset Management Limited on the scope 1 and scope 2 baseline financed emissions metrics as at 31 December 2019 (PDF 5MB)
More on ESG
Our climate strategy
We’re focused on helping to deliver a net zero global economy by transforming ourselves and working with our customers to make their own transition.
Sustainability risk
Download our sector-specific sustainability risk policies and get details of how we apply the Equator Principles.
Our commitments and actions
We’re taking action to ensure HSBC is an inclusive workplace where everyone can develop and progress.