HSBC news
Sustainability
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08 Jan 2021
Cutting carbon for companies
HSBC has led a financing deal that will pay for sectors including construction and utilities to reduce their emissions in China and beyond.
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29 Dec 2020
The building that’s set to cut 108,000kg of carbon
An HSBC Hong Kong building’s rooftop solar panels can generate enough energy to power 54 homes.
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30 Oct 2020
Transition finance takes off in the UAE
The world’s first transition sukuk will help cut carbon from the aviation industry – and HSBC is playing a key role.
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22 Oct 2020
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
HSBC Australia is spearheading investment to improve water quality around the world’s largest coral reef system.
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16 Oct 2020
HSBC signs up for climate action
‘Count Us In’ aims to inspire a billion people to protect the planet – and HSBC is a founder member.
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09 Oct 2020
HSBC sets out net zero ambition
Find out how we plan to help build a thriving low-carbon economy.
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09 Oct 2020
Our net zero ambition: a letter to customers
Noel Quinn has written an open letter to our customers explaining how we plan to support them on the journey to a net zero carbon future.
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30 Sep 2020
HSBC named best investment bank for sustainability
The Banker recognises our work on sustainable finance and support for communities.
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10 Sep 2020
HSBC wins Euromoney global awards
The bank was praised for its ‘extra efforts’ to support customers during COVID-19.
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03 Aug 2020
Helping our customers through the pandemic
We have provided around USD80 billion in support to help our personal and wholesale customers cope with COVID-19.
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27 Jul 2020
HSBC launches ESG solutions team
The bank is sharpening its focus on environmental, social and governance issues to serve clients better.
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15 Jul 2020
HSBC wins sustainable finance recognition
The bank’s success at the Euromoney awards has highlighted its work to support the transition to a low-carbon future.
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15 Jul 2020
Helping vulnerable people to open bank accounts
HSBC is supporting disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong and the UK by giving them access to basic banking services.
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25 Jun 2020
Powering a greener future for the UK
HSBC is helping to finance an undersea link between the UK and Denmark that will boost renewable energy use.
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27 May 2020
HSBC backs social innovators
The bank is supporting pioneering projects that help people develop the skills they need to thrive.
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26 Mar 2020
HSBC announces COVID-19 donation fund
We are donating USD25 million to support the international response to the coronavirus.
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12 Dec 2019
Our clean water legacy
Millions have benefited from clean water and sanitation thanks to the HSBC Water Programme.
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11 Jul 2019
HSBC named best for sustainable finance
The bank has won recognition for its work to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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