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. Below you can find:
- Our latest and historic reports
- Policies and statements on areas including sustainability risk, human rights and whistleblowing
- Details of the organisations, groups and initiatives of which we are a member
- Links to further information on this website on topics such as financial crime risk and green and sustainability bonds
- Annual Report and Accounts 2020: see pages 42-75 for ESG review (PDF 5MB)
- Strategic Report 2020 (PDF 2MB)
- ESG Datapack 2020 (Excel) (XLSX 125KB)
- ESG Datapack 2020 (PDF) (PDF 262KB)
- Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ('TCFD') Update 2020 (PDF 4MB)
- HSBC ESG Factbook: FY20 (PDF 930KB)
- SASB Index 2020 (PDF 66KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2020 – Carbon Emissions (PDF 356KB)
- CO2 Emissions Reporting Guidance 2020 (PDF 338KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2020 – USD100bn commitment (PDF 368KB)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assurance Report for 2020 – USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Commitment (PDF 570KB)
- HSBC’s USD750 bn - USD1 trn Sustainable Financing and Investment Commitment - Data Dictionary 2020 (PDF 414KB)
- HSBC’s USD100bn Sustainable Financing and Investment Commitment - Data Dictionary 2020 (PDF 82KB)
- UK Gender Pay Gap Report 2020 (PDF 1MB)
- Communication on Progress to UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PDF 951KB)
- Communication on Progress to UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance 2020 (PDF 4MB)
- HSBC Green Bonds report 2020 (PDF 3MB)
- HSBC SDG bond and Sukuk report 2020 (PDF 2MB)
- Green and sustainability bonds
- Equator Principles
More on ESG
Our climate strategy
We’re mobilising finance and accelerating innovation to help drive the transition to a global net zero economy.
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.
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