HSBC is a signatory of the UN Global Compact and its principles on human rights, labour issues, the environment and anti-corruption, and we are committed to the UN Principles on Responsible Investment and the Equator Principles.
 
Commitment to sustainable principles must be part of a company’s culture, permeate every level of the organisation and be firmly built on actions through which we hold ourselves to account.
 
HSBC was the first major bank to go carbon neutral in 2005. In 2007, we launched the 'HSBC Climate Partnership', committing US$100 million over five years to fund the work of four partner organisations and inspire action by individuals, businesses and governments.
 
Corporate Sustainability has been a constant element throughout the 140 years of HSBC’s success. We refer to ‘Corporate Sustainability’ rather than ‘Corporate Responsibility’ as it describes more succinctly the management of our direct environmental footprint (buildings, travel, suppliers), sustainable risk and business opportunities, and our community investment activities.
 
At HSBC Private Bank, we support the communities in which we operate both through the involvement of our employees and our donations, and we focus our efforts on two main philanthropic priorities:

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA runs different campaigns and actions throughout the year so that our colleagues can get involved in our initiatives and feel engaged. For example, we invite all our colleagues to spend one working day in the field to support the community during our ‘Team Up 4 Tomorrow’ programme. Our employees also have the possibility to participate at a wider scale in the HSBC Climate Partnership on a two-week field research programme.