How to get started on sustainability
Back to Sustainability for business in CanadaHow to get started on sustainability
Operating sustainably is an ever-increasing focus for businesses of all shapes and sizes but it can be hard to know where to start. Whether it’s worth committing to becoming more sustainable and which aspects are most relevant and will have most impact, our ‘How to get started’ guide can help you work through these questions and more.
- Understand changing attitudes towards sustainability and what’s driving them
- Get a clear view on the benefits of being more sustainable
- Read about steps you need to take to start your sustainability journey
- Access insight and experience from fellow businesses on their own sustainability journeys
Whether it’s complying with tighter regulation, meeting growing customer expectations or keeping pace with your competitors, businesses cannot afford to ignore sustainability. But how do you get started?
Net Zero Supply Chains Whitepaper
A roadmap to net zero: 7 steps to decarbonizing your supply chain
The time to act on climate change is now, but where and how can we make the most impact? Supply chains account for up to 80% of total global carbon emissions, making decarbonization of these activities critical to combating climate change. Our whitepaper on Delivering Net Zero Supply Chains explores the full scope and impact of business operations on the environment and presents a seven-step roadmap with actions you can take now to begin the process of decarbonization.
Net Zero Guide
Getting your business to net-zero – what does this mean exactly and how to go about it? We’ve got you covered. Partnering with Carbon Intelligence, this Introduction to Net-Zero guide outlines the definitions, ways to approach and pitfalls to avoid for businesses – like yours – to consider your net-zero path.
7 steps to kick-start your efforts
From setting targets to measuring progress and making the most of collaboration, our motion graphic takes you through seven steps to get started on sustainability.
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A sustainable approach to business
Sustainability is about safeguarding the long-term health of the environment and ensuring a thriving, resilient future for your business and wider society.
HSBC Sustainability Tracker
With change, comes opportunity and that’s why HSBC is here to help you understand and act on your sustainability journey. As part of our effort to do so, we have launched the new HSBC Sustainability Tracker – a simple tool for businesses which are just starting out or already on their sustainability journey.
Inspiration from our clients
Discover how Canadian businesses are embracing sustainability
Insights
Whatever your business sustainability principles and goals might be, access the latest thought leadership content and practical advice to help you prepare for a greener future.
Services and Products
With our suite of sustainable finance products and our dedicated teams of relationship managers to support, we can help you on your journey.
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