Transcript Teresa Au HSBC Head of Corporate

The Strategy for Corporate Sustainability:
an HSBC Perspective
Our values. Our conviction. Our actions.
Teresa Au
HSBC Head of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region
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Why sustainability is so relevant to businesses?
“The essence of business statesmanship in the 21st
century… is to build a more sustainable, prosperous global
economy that will benefit all.”
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations
“The emerging economies of Asia will be among
the world's largest emitters of greenhouse
gases… they must be full participants in setting
the global direction forward.”
Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore
“Climate change will affect everyone but developing countries
will be hit hardest, soonest and have the least capacity to
respond.”
Lord Stern, Special Advisor to HSBC Group Chairman
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Sustainability is at the heart of our business
Economic
Corporate
Sustainability
Social
Environmental
Banking for the long term
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4 Global corporate sustainability priorities
“Be the world’s leading brand
in corporate sustainability” ― Stephen Green
Sustainable
Footprint
Community
Finance
Management
Investment
People
and
Diversity
Stakeholder Engagement
(Communication, Reporting, Involvement, Partnership)
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Engaging customers on low-carbon solutions
 Climate Confidence Monitor revealed that…
43% of those surveyed chose climate change ahead of
global economic stability when asked about their top 3 concerns
 Holistic programmes :
Development of practical low-carbon tools
Capitalising on
the Business Opportunity*
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CCBF’s Business Guide
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WWF’s Low Carbon Office
Operation Programme
The Climate Group’s HKCRC
Our Perception of the Financial Opportunity…
US$500 bn
Markets for low-carbon energy
products by 20501
US$155 bn
Investments in clean energy
by end of 20082
US$116 bn
Global Carbon Market
in 20083
US$470 bn
Governments’ “Green” Stimulus
Plans as of May 20094
Sources (July 2009):
1 – Stern, 2 – UNEP & New Energy Finance, 3 – Point Carbon, 4- HSBC Global Research
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Combating climate change via products & services
 Global Climate Change Benchmark Index
with broad sector and industry coverage
 Green insurance products
in Brazil, Hong Kong,
Mexico and Argentina
 Green project financing
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Capturing first-mover competitiveness
 Green Credit Card
1st in Asia Pacific
1st Eco-Product label
“HSBC Green Roof for Schools”
HomeSurance
New
feature
 Green HomeSurance & Green TravelSurance
1st in Asia Pacific
“Eco Blocks for Eco Schools”
 Energy Efficiency Loan
Scheme
 Green Equipment Financing
1st in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region
Government’s Cleaner Production Partnership
1st in Hong Kong
Facilitates building retrofits
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Minimising our own environmental footprint
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First carbon neutral bank
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Global Environmental
Efficiency Programme
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Video-conferencing
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Managed Print Service
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Pioneer partnerships with governments
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Green Hong Kong ▪ Carbon Audit
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Secretary for the Environment & HSBC in an
community environmental campaign launch
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Chief Secretary for Administration & HSBC
in the establishment of
Social Enterprise Business Centre
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Developing sustainable livelihoods
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Microfinance
India, Mexico, Philippines
and Sri Lanka
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Rural bank
China
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Investing in communities: Education & Environment
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Future First
Supports some 133,000 homeless and disadvantaged
children in 39 countries.
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JA More than Money
Builds financial and business literacy for over 100,000
children across 25 countries.
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HSBC Climate Partnership
Tackles climate change impacts for people, forest, water
and cities; and engages colleagues as climate champions.
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Wetland conservation in mainland China
HSBC Group Chairman visited one of the three HSBCsupported wetland sites which have been awarded Ramsar
site status.
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Driving employee engagement for a better
community
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Developing people leadership
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Our people: A force for good in the community
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Valuing diversity to achieve success
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Best place to work
Best place to bank
Child care
centre
Community Banking
Work-life
balance
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Recognition for our leadership
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Dow Jones Sustainability Index & FTSE4Good
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2006 FT Sustainable Bank of the year
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Rated ‘top bank’ on climate change governance
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APEA Responsible Entrepreneurship Award 2008
(Brunei and Indonesia)
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Best Company for Women Award 2007: Asia Pacific
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China Charity Award
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HK Government Top Award for Environmental
Excellence
Sustainability
Awards &
Ranking
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Green Enterprise Grand Award (Hong Kong)
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Ranked 1st in CSR: HSI Index listed companies
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Teresa Au
HSBC Head of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region
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