Environmental, Social and Governance Update

Overview

The report highlights HSBC's progress toward its $100bn sustainable financing and investment commitment, reaching $28.5bn cumulatively since 2017. It reports 29% of electricity contracted through renewable power purchase agreements and a 2030 commitment for 100% renewable electricity. The company reports a 235,000-person workforce and 52% women among all employees, while total CO2 emissions were 559,000 tonnes in 2018.

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Report type: Sustainability Report
Class: Dedicated
Scope: Full report
Fiscal year: 2018
Period: Ends 31 December 2018
Publication date: 1 April 2019
Language: English
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