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HSBC Asia Holdings Limited

HSBC Asia Holdings Limited, a prominent subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is headquartered in Hong Kong (HK) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1865, the company has established itself as a leader in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. With a strong focus on retail banking, wealth management, and commercial banking, HSBC Asia Holdings is renowned for its innovative solutions and customer-centric approach. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its digital banking capabilities and enhancing its sustainability initiatives. As a key player in the financial sector, HSBC Asia Holdings Limited continues to solidify its market position through strategic investments and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

DitchCarbon Score

How does HSBC Asia Holdings Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

HSBC Asia Holdings Limited's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HSBC Asia Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HSBC Asia Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 136,466,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 103,272,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 31,990,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel. In 2022, the company had total emissions of about 116,197,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 915,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 104,162,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel at 11,120,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, HSBC has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The company has reported greenhouse gas emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) of approximately 2,290 kg CO2e in 2023, up from 2,160 kg CO2e in the previous year. HSBC's climate commitments and strategies remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability efforts.

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20222023
Scope 1
915,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
104,162,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
11,120,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HSBC Asia Holdings Limited's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. HSBC Asia Holdings Limited is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

HSBC Asia Holdings Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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