HSBC Holdings PLC 2008 SR
The report highlights HSBC's commitment to sustainability amidst the 2008 global financial crisis, focusing on responsible lending and supporting customers through economic downturns. Key achievements include maintaining carbon neutrality since 2005 and investing US$102 million in community projects, particularly in education and the environment. The company successfully implemented power-down software on over 300,000 computers and achieved a 15.5% reduction in waste to landfill per employee. Additionally, HSBC continued to embed sustainability risk ratings across its global corporate lending portfolio, specifically reporting high compliance within the forestry sector.
Company: HSBC Holdings PLC
Sector: Finance & insurance
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2008
Type: SR
Pages: 32
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HSBC Holdings PLC
Sustainability Report
The report highlights HSBC's commitment to sustainability amidst the 2008 global financial crisis, focusing on responsible lending and supporting customers through economic downturns. Key achievements include maintaining carbon neutrality since 2005 and investing US$102 million in community projects, particularly in education and the environment. The company successfully implemented power-down software on over 300,000 computers and achieved a 15.5% reduction in waste to landfill per employee. Additionally, HSBC continued to embed sustainability risk ratings across its global corporate lending portfolio, specifically reporting high compliance within the forestry sector.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Published
May 1, 2009
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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