Global Research and further insights

The survey, conducted from 25 Jan to 22 feb 2024, had a sample size of 291 from professionals working in financial services across the globe, in roles related to ESG decision making. We find geopolitics and anti-ESG sentiment in the US are headwinds to sustainability, but there’s also room for optimism.

Sourced from our global network of over 280 analysts, this handbook from HSBC Global Research aims to help you broaden your knowledge of key areas of the increasingly broad and fast moving world of ESG.

Asia leads the world in electric vehicle (EV) sales: more than 60% of new EVs sold over the next five years will be in Asia. Moreover, transport is the second-largest contributor to global emissions and is thus a key focus for decarbonisation.

As part of London Climate Action Week, HSBC convened a panel of sustainable investment executives to discuss the way forward for transition financing.

Financing options for early stage climate technology companies are expanding, according to a panel discussion hosted by HSBC at London Climate Action Week in June.

It's clear that there is no net zero without embedding nature-based solutions, preventing biodiversity loss and pricing in natural capital.

Experts from HSBC, Walmart and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) explore COP15 outcomes, disclosure and how corporates and financial institutions are driving action towards biodiversity preservation and natural capital.

Financing the world's energy transition will require innovation, collaboration – and trillions of dollars. The financial sector will need to evolve to keep up with the pace of investment.

Today we finance a number of industries that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. We have a strategy to help our customers to reduce their emissions and to reduce our own.