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Global Environmental Efficiency Programme

070702_hsbc1.jpgHSBC, the world’s first major bank to become carbon neutral, has committed a further US$90 million over five years to reduce the bank’s impact on the environment through a series of initiatives, including the introduction of renewable energy technology, water and waste reduction programmes and employee engagement. (…) HSBC has a long-standing commitment to the environment. HSBC was awarded the Climate Protection Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 in recognition of the Group’s contributions to global environmental protection. HSBC was awarded top spot in the Banks and Diversified Financials Sector of the Carbon Disclosure Project’s latest Climate Leadership Index and named as the best performing bank in the 2006 ethical reputation rankings published by Geneva-based consultancy Covalence.

Publication: Covalence in the Press | Country: Global | Company: HSBC | Source: HSBC Holdings

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