Sustainable Finance involves making investment decisions that consider not only financial returns but also ESG factors. It helps businesses act responsibly in day-to-day operations and build a thriving, resilient future for society and businesses.
We are here to support your businesses sustainability ambition and help you transition to a low carbon economy.
At HSBC India, we are committed to supporting our clients transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.
What is sustainable finance?
What is our take on Sustainable Finance?
At HSBC, we think of sustainability as our long-term strategy to continue delivering for our customers whilst safeguarding the world we live in for future generations.
HSBC has been a market leader in developing the sustainable finance market and supporting clients in the transition to a low carbon economy. It’s this commitment that has won us the ‘World’s Best Sustainable Bank’ by Euromoney in 2019 and 2020.
Be part of the Business Plan for the Planet
Businesses need a partner with the understanding, the capabilities and the resources to help them make the transition to a sustainable model, and HSBC can become this partner.
We are committed to:
- Achieving net zero in our own operations and supply chain by 2030 or sooner
- Supporting our portfolio of customers to thrive through transition
- Dedicating between $750bn and $1trn of finance and investment by 2030 to help our customers transition
- Unlocking next-generation climate solutions
How are we helping businesses go green?
Our key objective is to provide businesses with sufficient funds to manage the risks involved in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We also offer credit and lending facilities, advisory services and access to capital markets.
With our support, you can continue to make a positive environmental impact by developing the new energy sources, technology and infrastructure required for a cleaner future.
Lending Solutions
Green Loans
Loans made available to fully or partially finance/re-finance new or existing eligible Green Projects such as renewable energy, green buildings, pollution prevention, and climate change, etc.
Sustainability-Linked Loans
To facilitate and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic activity and growth by linking a borrower’s cost of capital to ESG/sustainability metrics.
Bonds
Transition Bonds
Use of proceeds to fund shifting to more sustainable business practices by supporting environment-friendly projects
Green Bonds
Use of proceeds bond/loan to finance projects that address key environmental objectives such as renewable and energy efficiency, clean transportation, etc.
Social Bonds
Use of proceeds bond/loan to finance projects that address environmental and social objectives including energy efficient buildings for social housing, renewable energy projects for SMEs, etc.
Sustainability Bonds
Use of proceeds bond/loan to finance projects that address social objectives including affordable basic infrastructure, access to essential services, employment generation, etc.
Liquidity
Green Deposits
Helps investors meet their sustainability objectives, while providing yield enhancement
Trade
Green Trade Finance
Trade finance facility (of funded products such as trade loans and receivables finance) is made available to exclusively fund environmentally sustainable trade activities
Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions
Where HSBC can make early payments to customer’s suppliers on terms that take into account the suppliers’ sustainability performance
Sustainable Trade Instrument Framework
All unfunded trade products where there is an underlying facility including, Guarantee, Letter of Credit, Standby Letter of Credit, except DC Confirmation
Sustainable investments
As investors increasingly apply environmental, social and governance criteria to financial decisions, we are actively developing our range of products and services to support the growth of sustainable investments.
Our Centre of Sustainable Finance leads and shapes the debate around sustainable finance and investment. The centre publishes research reports covering themes such as greening the Belt and Road Initiative, energy evolution and climate change risk assessment.
Inspiration from our clients
In creating a Business Plan for the Planet, we are committed to supporting our 1.5 million clients all over the world to make the transition toward net zero. For some, that will require a wholesale change to plan for and meet a new system of sustainable goals, and for others it may be a short, single change in the way they do business. From renewable energy to supply chains, we have the dedicated knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
Watch how we supported our clients on their sustainability ambitions
Globally, nearly 30% of investors affirm that the pandemic has strengthened their commitment to considering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
