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.
Our ESG ratings and targets
We work with independent ratings agencies who assess our ESG performance against that of other companies and organisations. As of March 2023, our ratings were as follows:
| Agency | Rating |
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AgencyCarbon Disclosure Project
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RatingB
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AgencyMSCI
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RatingAA
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AgencySustainalytics
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Rating20.4 (medium)
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AgencyS&P Global Ratings ESG Evaluation
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Rating76
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- Annual Report and Accounts 2022: see pages 43-96 for ESG disclosures (PDF 7MB)
- Strategic Report 2022 (PDF 2MB)
- ESG Datapack 2022 (Excel) (XLSX 2MB)
- ESG Datapack 2022 (PDF) (PDF 1,001KB)
- Financed Emissions Methodology Update (published February 2022) (PDF 1MB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2022 – Financed Emissions (PDF 2MB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2022 – Carbon Emissions (PDF 418KB)
- GHG Reporting Guidance 2022 (PDF 194KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2022 – USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Ambition (PDF 538KB)
- HSBC’s USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Ambition - Data Dictionary 2022 (PDF 2MB)
- 2022 UK Gender Pay Gap Disclosures (PDF 392KB)
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) score report - HSBC 2022 (PDF 587KB)
- Communication on Progress to UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PDF 951KB)
- Communication on Progress to UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance 2022 (PDF 2MB)
- Green and sustainability bonds
- Equator Principles
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.
Insight
The future of Hong Kong as an international financial centre
There is a growing need to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a ‘super-connector’, says David Liao.
We’re looking after customers’ bodies, minds and money
HSBC Life aims to boost wellbeing by combining insurance and banking in one service.
Collaboration can shift the dial towards 1.5C
This can be a moment for the energy sector to step up with new solutions to the climate crisis.