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 July 2025, our ratings were as follows:
| Agency | Rating |
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AgencyCDP
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RatingC
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AgencyMSCI
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RatingAA
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AgencySustainalytics
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Rating19.7
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- Annual Report and Accounts 2025: see pages 33-64 for ESG disclosures (PDF 10MB)
- Strategic Report 2025 (PDF 7MB)
- ESG Datapack 2025 (Excel) (XLSX 406KB)
- ESG Datapack 2025 (PDF) (PDF 645KB)
- Financed Emissions and Thermal Coal Exposures Methodology (published February 2026) (PDF 6MB)
- GHG Reporting Guidance 2025 (PDF 275KB)
- HSBC’s USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Ambition - Data Dictionary 2025 (PDF 5MB)
- 2025 UK Pay Gap Disclosures (PDF 475KB)
- Carbon Reduction Plan (PDF 510KB)
- Equator Principles
- Green Financing Framework
- California AB 1305 Compliance Statement (PDF 135KB)
More on ESG
Our climate strategy
We aim to become a net zero bank by 2050 by reducing our own emissions and supporting our customers to diversify and decarbonise.
Sustainability risk
Download our Sustainability Risk Policies Framework that provides an overview of how we identify, evaluate and manage risks related to the delivery of our sustainability approach.
Our inclusion strategy
We’re taking action to ensure HSBC is an inclusive workplace where everyone can develop and progress.