Environmental, Social and Governance Update

The report says HSBC had delivered $52.4bn toward its $100bn sustainable financing and investment pledge by 2025, supporting projects in 45 countries and territories. It reports 2019 operational carbon emissions of 2.26 tonnes per FTE and 530,000 tonnes in total, alongside progress on energy and paper reduction targets. The company also delivered a global mental health education curriculum accessible to all 235,000 employees. Its disclosures cover climate-related financial risks, sustainable finance, workforce inclusion, and community programmes.