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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 March 2025, our ratings were as follows:

This table lists service providers and third parties who also set these cookies on this website
Agency	Rating
AgencyCarbon Disclosure Project	RatingA-
AgencyMSCI	RatingAA
AgencySustainalytics	Rating24.2

HSBC’s sustainability risk policies form part of our broader reputational risk framework and comprise:

HSBC engages with stakeholders, industry forums and groups that are focused on sustainability. The organisations, groups, and initiatives of which we are a member or signatory include:

Operational approach

CDP
RE100

Disclosure and transparency

Strategy and public affairs

Asset Management

Insurance

UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window) (opens in new window)

Sustainability risk management

Becoming a net zero bank

Nature-related

Cambridge Institute on Sustainability leadership(opens in new window)
WEF - Biodiversity Credits WG
UN Decade for Ecosystems Restoration FIs WG
Trellis Network – Nature(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window) (opens in new window)

Financed Emissions and Thermal Coal Exposures Methodology (published February 2024) (PDF 952KB)

Sustainability Report 2013 (PDF 817KB)

Sustainability Report 2012 (PDF 925KB)

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 sector-specific sustainability risk policies and get details of how we apply the Equator Principles.

Our inclusion strategy

We’re taking action to ensure HSBC is an inclusive workplace where everyone can develop and progress.

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