- Continued economic uncertainty, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures
- Geopolitical tensions (Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars)
- Distressed commercial real estate conditions in mainland China
- Complex and evolving sanctions and trade restrictions
HSBC Holdings plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, HSBC Holdings plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 293.3K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
293.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
58.4% (2023)
of total energy
π Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 293.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2021 | 341.0K tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
β Reported Environmental Achievements
- 57.3% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from a 2019 baseline
- $294.4bn of sustainable finance and investment provided and facilitated since January 2020
π― Climate & Sustainability Targets
π Short-term
- Achieve 35% senior leadership roles held by women by 2025
- Achieve 3.4% representation of Black heritage colleagues in senior leadership roles across the UK and US combined by 2025
π Medium-term
- Mid-teens RoTE for 2024
- Maintain CET1 ratio within 14% to 14.5% range
π Long-term
- Net zero in own operations and supply chain by 2030
- Align financed emissions to achieve net zero by 2050
π± ESG Focus Areas
Transition to net zeroBuilding inclusion and resilienceActing responsibly