Our approach to ESG
Our approach to environmental, social and governance is rooted in creating long term value for our customers and the economies in which we operate. We focus our efforts on three areas: the transition to net zero, building inclusion and resilience, and acting responsibly.
We seek to build strong relationships with all of our stakeholders, including our customers, employees, suppliers, regulators, investors, and the wider communities we serve, taking into account the issues that matter to them.
We maintain high standards of governance and strive to meet our responsibilities to society. And we monitor and regularly publish updates on our ESG performance.
We publish a wide range of information on our performance in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Below you can access our ESG reporting resources and find out more about how we support our different stakeholder groups.
ESG documents
Download the latest documents related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
- Annual Report and Accounts 2024: see pages 42-84 for ESG disclosures (PDF 8MB)
- ESG Datapack 2024 (Excel) (XLSX 446KB)
- ESG Datapack 2024 (PDF) (PDF 763KB)
- Financed Emissions Methodology Update (published February 2025) (PDF 2MB)
ESG contacts
If you have an enquiry about environmental, social and governance issues, please email sustainability@hsbc.com
Managing risk
Active risk management helps us achieve our strategy, serve our customers and grow safely.
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Working with suppliers
We are committed to the fair treatment of the businesses who supply goods and services to HSBC – and expect them to operate responsibly, in line with our values.
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ESG reporting centre
Access our ESG reports, policies and statements, and find details of our sustainability memberships.
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Governance
We have a comprehensive range of policies and systems in place to ensure that the bank is well-managed, with effective oversight and control.
Tax transparency
We apply the spirit as well as the letter of the law in all territories where we operate, and have adopted the UK Code of Practice for the Taxation of Banks.
Health and safety
At HSBC, we are committed to providing a safe physical environment for our customers and employees as well as those who work with us.
Fighting financial crime
Find out more about the steps we are taking to protect the financial system.
Modern Slavery Act
The UK’s Modern Slavery Act came into force in 2015. On this page, HSBC explains how it applies policies and procedures under the provision of this Act.