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HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany

HSBC Continental Europe S.A., commonly referred to as HSBC Germany, is a prominent player in the banking and financial services industry, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established in 1989, the bank has expanded its operations across major regions in Europe, providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to both individual and corporate clients. As a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC Germany offers unique products in retail banking, wealth management, and commercial banking. The bank is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a leader in responsible banking practices. With a strong market presence, HSBC Germany has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in its digital banking services, enhancing customer experience and accessibility.

DitchCarbon Score

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

39

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany's score of 39 is higher than 63% 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., Germany's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany

In 2022, HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany reported zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 280 kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. This marks a decrease from 2021, where Scope 3 emissions were about 430 kg CO2e. In 2020, the organisation recorded Scope 1 emissions of 270 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3,280 kg CO2e, which included 2,160 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, HSBC Holdings plc, reflecting a corporate family relationship at the third level. Overall, while HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany has shown a trend of decreasing Scope 3 emissions, the lack of defined climate commitments or reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
70
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Scope 2
610
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Scope 3
1,190
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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., Germany is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany 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
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