HSBC joins companies in search of better sustainable performance.
The bank defines a plan to erase its carbon footprint in the world.
They will seek to be a completely zero emissions company by 2050.
Over the years, companies from all sectors have sought action strategies to reduce their impact on the Planet, declaring themselves responsible and sustainable before the consumer; However, What really makes a company “zero net emissions” is to reach a state in which none of its activities in the chain of operation cause an impact on the climate due to greenhouse gases.… that is the long-term mission of HSBC.
According to the company Holdings plc (HSBC), there will be three actions that lead its initiatives in the industry to combat climate change in its client portfolio through a transformation throughout the bank.
“The plans of the financial institution can only be achieved in conjunction with our clients, by financing changes in their business models and technologies in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In doing so, we will reduce the emissions of our client portfolio to help meet our goal of Zero Net Emissions by 2050“, the company announced in a statement.
Given its relationship in the industry, HSBC will be able to collaborate with clients from different sectors and interest groups to facilitate the financing of clean technology and the company’s infrastructure and skills, being clear about the scientific expectations that will allow them to move towards an emission-neutral future. .
Zero Net Emissions Project
According to the Global Climate Transition Plan, which is expected to be published in 2023, HSBC is considering for the first time implementing a system aligned to climate strategies through processes and management based on science that allows them to see results between 2030 and 2050.
Among the points to be considered in the Annual Results Report, which will be disseminated regularly, the following are detailed:
- Science-Based Phase-Down of Fossil Fuel Financing
Bank funding for fossil fuels will be phased out to realistic and sustainable levels that help limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
“This commitment builds on recent announcements, including our new thermal coal financing phase-out policy being implemented and last month’s release of science-based targets for financed emissions in our balance sheet from the energy sectors. oil and gas, power and utilities.
- Financial Support.
HSBC is committed to supporting its clients in the energy sector that stand out socially with an active role in the transition of good practices in environmental and governance issues.
“We will meet with them to understand and review their transition plans. In the event that no transition plans are generated, or if after ongoing meetings with the client their transition plans are not compatible with our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, we will formally assess whether to continue providing financing to that client.”
- Review and we will update our financing and investment policies.
This same year, expert advice on scientific and international issues will be considered by leading independent organizations and other entities on the Zero Net Emissions project by 2050. Updating the bank’s policies will be evaluated in order to reflect the good practices and values of the industry. .
“This will include a broader energy policy that encompasses both methane and oil and gas emissions (conventional and unconventional), as well as critical environmental areas, including the Arctic, the Amazon and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.”
“We believe we can make a greater impact on climate action by actively engaging our clients in their transformation, focusing on the need for robust and credible transition plans, providing them with advisory financing solutions that help facilitate investments that are require. We know that we need to transform the bank to achieve this, and we want to make visible the actions we are taking to make this happen”, explained the General Director of Sustainability at a global level, Dr. Celine Herweijer.
The leader of the financial institution added that the sudden energy crisis already demands short-term actions in relation to energy security, so operating towards the new reality is a requirement for brands that seek to call themselves responsible, who must adjust their models business for a zero emissions future. This view was backed by HSBC and ShareAction investors.
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