Our strategies and initiatives

HSBC is committed to keeping the environmental impact of its day-to-day operations to a minimum by integrating environmental management as standard business practice across all Bank and employee activities. HSBC is focusing on reducing its carbon footprint through technology and innovation.

The key points of HSBC's environmental policy are:

• To reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency.
• To conserve water and other natural resources, and use renewable or recyclable materials.
• To minimise or recycle waste.
• To dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
• To partner with suppliers and contractors who adopt environmentally sound practices.