Business Impact

At HSBC, we recognise and support organisations that are committed to responsible business practices. Our HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative offers a fee discount on selected products to eligible small to medium sized businesses that hold a valid B Corp™ Certification - a globally recognised standard for social and environmental responsibility.

Discounted fees include arrangement fees for new facilities, one-off renewal fees for existing trade products, and option-to-purchase fees. Please speak to your Relationship Manager for more information.

Helping UK businesses make a difference

Today, many businesses are increasingly expected by their customers, employees - and society at large, to be having a positive impact in their community, and incorporate sustainability into their working practices. This is all while driving growth and building their own long-term resilience.

To help support these businesses, the HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative offers a fee discount on selected business loan and trade products exclusively for eligible businesses that are B Corp™ certified.

The HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative recognises eligible businesses with a valid B Corp™ Certification.

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. For more information on this, please visit hsbc.com/climate.

What is the HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative?

The HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative assists eligible B Corp™ certified businesses by offering a fee discount on selected business loan and trade products. It recognises eligible businesses with a valid B Corp™ certification.

What could you benefit from?

Eligible B Corp™ Certified businesses can access discounted fees on a range of business loan and trade products, on facilities starting at £300,000. Facilities can be used for any corporate purpose.

Fees covered include arrangement fees for new facilities, one-off renewal fees for existing trade products, and option-to-purchase fees. Please speak to your Relationship Manager for more information.

Lending is subject to credit status and eligibility criteria.

About B Corp™ Certification

B Corp™ Certification is a globally recognised standard for businesses committed to social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Certified by B Lab, it helps businesses measure, manage, and improve their environmental and societal impact.

Potential Benefits of B Corp™ Certification include:

Driving innovation and continuous improvement
Demonstrating leadership and accountability
Building trust with customers, partners and employees
Attracting and retaining talent
Joining a global community of values led businesses

How to access the HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative

If your business is already B Corp™ certified, speak to your HSBC Relationship Manager or contact us to find out how you can benefit from the HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative.

If you are interested in your business becoming B Corp™ certified, visit the B Lab UK webpage.

Your questions answered

Who can access the HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative?

The HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative is available to eligible small to medium sized businesses that currently hold valid B Corp™ Certification.

You will benefit from discounted fees on new finance facilities as long as you hold a valid B Corp™ Certification. Fee discounts will cease on future finance facilities if you no longer hold a valid B Corp™ Certification.

Fees covered include arrangement fees for new facilities, one-off renewal fees for existing trade products, and option-to-purchase fees. Please speak to your Relationship Manager for more information.

What products are included?

How does the discounted fee work?

Do I need to evidence how the funds are used?

How do I prove my B Corp™ Certification status?

I’m not B Corp™ certified — can I still participate?

Supporting links

Find out more about B Lab UK and B Corp Certification
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HSBC climate strategy: hsbc.com/climate

By supplying these materials to you, HSBC UK is not providing confirmation that your business is eligible for such third party’s services nor should it be considered as a recommendation or endorsement to use those services. The information provided is general in nature and is not advice to take particular action.

HSBC UK does not warrant or represent that any information provided by the third party will achieve any sustainability goals you may have or establish or that such information will be suitable for your business.

It is your responsibility to make an independent assessment of the third party’s service and you should seek independent advice as required. HSBC UK does not receive a commission or any other payment from the third party in respect of any products or services they provide to you.

HSBC UK does not accept any liability for any direct or indirect losses incurred by your business because of using any service or product provided by such a third party.

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HSBC UK Business Impact Initiative

HSBC Business Impact Initiative