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Financial Intermediation
FR
updated a month ago

HSBC Continental Europe, S.A.

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HSBC Continental Europe, S.A., a key subsidiary of the global banking giant HSBC Holdings plc, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across the European market. Founded in 2002, the bank has established itself as a prominent player in the financial services industry, focusing on retail banking, wealth management, and commercial banking. With a commitment to innovation, HSBC Continental Europe offers a range of core products and services, including personal and business accounts, loans, and investment solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. The bank's unique approach combines local expertise with global resources, positioning it as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Recognised for its strong market presence, HSBC Continental Europe continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the European banking sector.

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How does HSBC Continental Europe, S.A.'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

HSBC Continental Europe, S.A.'s score of 35 is higher than 57% 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 Continental Europe, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, HSBC Continental Europe, S.A. reported significant carbon emissions, primarily from Scope 3 sources. The total emissions included approximately 621,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and about 2,000 kg CO2e from business travel. This data reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, although specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data were not disclosed. The bank's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, HSBC Holdings plc, which provides a broader context for its climate commitments. However, HSBC Continental Europe, S.A. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy, indicating a potential area for future development. Overall, HSBC Continental Europe, S.A. is part of a larger corporate family that is increasingly focused on sustainability, as evidenced by the emissions intensity metrics inherited from HSBC Holdings plc. These metrics include financed emissions intensities for various sectors, such as 0.46 tonnes CO2e per tonne of cement and 1.05 tonnes CO2e per tonne of steel, which highlight the bank's role in financing carbon-intensive industries.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HSBC Continental Europe, S.A.'s primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very 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. This request for HSBC Continental Europe, S.A. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Continental Europe, S.A. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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