Sustainability for business in the UK

Achievable change

We’re here to help you break down your business sustainability ambitions into achievable actions that can have an impact on your business. It all starts with a conversation.

As the world changes, we understand our customers in the UK have evolving needs to unlock transition and sustainability-linked growth opportunities with the help of our resources, tools, relationships and solutions. We're mobilising finance and investment to make this happen, working in partnership with our customers and those developing innovative climate solutions - in the areas of nature, clean technology and sustainable infrastructure.

Today, we finance a number of industries that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and we have a strategy to help our customers to reduce their emissions and to reduce our own. We're focused on supporting UK businesses across the ecosystem and helping to deliver a net zero global economy, leveraging our global scale, deep expertise and strong presence in emerging markets.

Our take on unlocking the full value of your EcoVadis ESG rating with the HSBC UK Sustainability Improvement Loan

Learn how we’re helping businesses make more of their EcoVadis ESG rating.

Our sustainability solutions

HSBC UK’s sustainable finance and investment offering could help your business meet its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals with a suite of solutions, expertise and tools.

Find out more below.

Go Greener SME Reward

Green Term Loans

Green Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs)

Green Asset Finance

Sustainability Linked Loans

Our Sustainability Linked Loans are available to customers who are looking to set meaningful and ambitious targets based off their pre-existing sustainability strategies. This loan may be used for general corporate purposes but must meet the specific criteria aligned to the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (SLLP).

Lending is subject to status.

Speak to your Relationship Manager for more information.

Sustainable Farming Pathway

Sustainability Improvement Loan

The HSBC UK Sustainability Improvement Loan links the cost of financing to your EcoVadis ESG rating, and you may benefit from reduced interest rates. Eligibility criteria applies and lending is subject to status, and your interest rate may increase if your EcoVadis rating declines. The cost of an ESG assessment varies depending on business size and the complexity of the assessment. You can find information about pricing by visiting ecovadis.com/plans-pricing or by contacting EcoVadis directly.

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Business Impact Initiative

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.

HSBC Buildings Sustainability Assessment Tool

Get a clear view of the environmental impact of your property portfolio and identify potential energy efficient investments in your buildings with this free-to-use tool.

Transition Pathways

Designed for companies in carbon-intensive industries, HSBC's Transition Pathways connects you with insight, expertise and solutions to support your journey towards net zero. Explore our first instalment on the Energy and Transport & Logistics sectors.

Our climate strategy

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.

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