What is ESG?
Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG, is a set of criteria that can be applied to how a company operates. When we talk about ESG investing, we're referring to the use of these criteria as factors impacting investment decisions and evaluating potential companies to add to your financial portfolio.
Sustainability is the cornerstone of ESG investing. The global economy is putting a spotlight on responsible investment, an approach to developing sustainable investment solutions that are focused on longer term wins shaped by ESG principles. HSBC has spent the last over 150 years serving the needs of a constantly evolving globalised world. We are committed to the ultimate cause of sustainability because we're dedicated to the communities and societies in which we operate, and to that cause, we champion building a better tomorrow for future generations to come.
At HSBC, we see three main ways to embed sustainability into an investment portfolio, which can be applied across portfolio allocations:
Invest in companies based on relative ESG performance:
This covers a spectrum of approaches such as ESG tilting, ESG improvers or positive screening, to intentionally invest in companies based on relative ESG performance or momentum.
ESG Improvers: Strategies that focus on enhancing potential return by targeting companies with improving ESG performance.
ESG Tilting: Strategies which focus on delivering a specified outcome by enhancing portfolio exposure to companies with strong ESG performance.
Positive Screening: Strategies that aim to invest in companies which are relatively more advanced in managing ESG risks and/or opportunities across sectors.
Focus on themes and sectors dedicated to resolving climate and sustainability challenges:
This covers strategies that focus on ESG related growth areas and trends, by seeking out companies or sectors that align with specific sustainable outcomes.
Such strategies provide exposure to transformative industry trends e.g. themes like low carbon transition readiness, clean energy, responsible consumption, natural capital, gender equality, health and education.
Focus on a direct, positive and measurable impact on society and/or the environment:
This covers strategies that aim to deliver intentional, direct and positive environmental and or social impact. Such investment opportunities deliver both financial returns alongside environmental and social returns.
These strategies are linked to tangible and measurable outcomes or impact e.g. products which proceeds are utilized for environmental or climate projects such as investing in renewable energy, or social impact projects such as offering employment opportunities for minorities.
ESG Enhanced
Invest in companies based on relative ESG performance:
This covers a spectrum of approaches such as ESG tilting, ESG improvers or positive screening, to intentionally invest in companies based on relative ESG performance or momentum.
ESG Improvers: Strategies that focus on enhancing potential return by targeting companies with improving ESG performance.
ESG Tilting: Strategies which focus on delivering a specified outcome by enhancing portfolio exposure to companies with strong ESG performance.
Positive Screening: Strategies that aim to invest in companies which are relatively more advanced in managing ESG risks and/or opportunities across sectors.
Thematic
Focus on themes and sectors dedicated to resolving climate and sustainability challenges:
This covers strategies that focus on ESG related growth areas and trends, by seeking out companies or sectors that align with specific sustainable outcomes.
Such strategies provide exposure to transformative industry trends e.g. themes like low carbon transition readiness, clean energy, responsible consumption, natural capital, gender equality, health and education.
Impact
Focus on a direct, positive and measurable impact on society and/or the environment:
This covers strategies that aim to deliver intentional, direct and positive environmental and or social impact. Such investment opportunities deliver both financial returns alongside environmental and social returns.
These strategies are linked to tangible and measurable outcomes or impact e.g. products which proceeds are utilized for environmental or climate projects such as investing in renewable energy, or social impact projects such as offering employment opportunities for minorities.
Why is ESG important?
The financial world is getting increasingly plugged in to ESG development and as a result, we're seeing more and more companies incorporating ESG principles into their operations, instead of purely focusing on profitability. On an individual level, integrating ESG into your investment decisions creates a more resilient portfolio that will stand the tides of time. When individual investors, corporates and societies place ESG principles at the forefront, it's a win on all fronts that aims at building a better world and making sure the resources we have today will still be around tomorrow, all while unearthing great opportunities in the process.
With the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in place, the world's estimated financial needs for achieving the SDGs are between USD5 trillion and USD7 trillion a year1. Major changes have taken place, spurred by the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals encompassing issues such as energy consumption, social justice, biodiversity, and economic growth2.
On an individual level, integrating ESG into your investment decisions may open up possibilities to support and contribute to SDGs while creating a more resilient diversified portfolio.
Exponential growth in ESG investments

Source: HSBC Global Asset Management, "Global Sustainable Investment Review", 2016
Common ESG sustainability issues

Environmental
- Climate change
- Air and water pollution
- Waste management
- Energy efficiency
- Water scarcity

Social
- Human rights
- Consumer privacy
- Gender equality
- Data security
- Health and safety

Governance
- Board structures
- Company ownership
- Financial reporting
- Business ethics and culture
- Executive remuneration
Reasons to consider green and sustainable investing
- Mitigate risks: ESG issues can affect a company's value and financial performance, as well as influence share prices1
- Enhance potential returns: Companies with strong ESG metrics are more likely to outperform others2
- Provide greater opportunities: Companies that are robust at adapting to changing consumer needs and regulatory requirements are more likely to benefit from competitive advantages in the longer term3
Invest in ESG Funds
ESG Categories
Fund Name |
Fund Code | Currency | Distribution |
Risk level | Details |
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HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEUR | USD | Accumulation | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAERC | CNY | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAERR | CNY | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEAC | AUD | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEAR | AUD | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEGC | GBP | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEGR | GBP | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAESC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAESR | SGD | Accumulation | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
HCEAU | USD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
HCEAS | SGD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMEA | EUR | Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMEC | EUR | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMSA | SGD | Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMSC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMUA | USD | Unit Dividend |
3 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
SSMAA |
AUD |
Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
SSMAC |
AUD |
Cash Dividend |
4 | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
---|---|
Fund Code | HAEUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEUR |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAERC |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAERR |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEAC |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEAR |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEGC |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEGR |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAESC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAESR |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
Fund Code | HCEAU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
Fund Code | HCEAS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMEC |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMSA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMSC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code |
SSMAA |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code |
SSMAC |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Fund Code | Currency | Distribution |
Risk level | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCS |
SGD |
Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECUC |
USD |
Cash Dividend | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change | HECUR |
USD |
Unit Dividend | 4 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCA |
AUD |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCE |
EUR |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCG |
GBP |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCH |
HKD |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHU | USD | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 |
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HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHE | EUR | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHA | AUD | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHG | GBP | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBAU | USD | Accumulation | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBAS | SGD | Accumulation | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSR | SGD | Unit Dividend | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBDR | USD | Unit Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSH |
SGD |
Cash Dividend |
2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCSHR |
SGD |
Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEUA | USD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSESA | SGD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEEA | EUR | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEAA | AUD | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEGA | GBP | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEHA | HKD | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSENA | NZD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSECA | CNY | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity | SGCCU | USD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity | SGCCS | SGD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition | SGETU | USD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition | SGETS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund | SGSGE | EUR | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund | SGSGS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund (CPF) | SGSGO | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth | SGSGU | USD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWUA | USD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWEA | EUR | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWGA | GBP | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWSA | SGD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
---|---|
Fund Code |
HECCS |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECUC |
Currency |
USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECUR |
Currency |
USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level |
4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCA |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCE |
Currency |
EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCG |
Currency |
GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCH |
Currency |
HKD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHE |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHA |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHG |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBAU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBAS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBSC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBSR |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBDR |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code |
HCBSH |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code |
HCSHR |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
Click here |
Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSESA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEAA |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEGA |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEHA |
Currency | HKD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSENA |
Currency | NZD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSECA |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity |
Fund Code | SGCCU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity |
Fund Code | SGCCS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition |
Fund Code | SGETU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition |
Fund Code | SGETS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund |
Fund Code | SGSGE |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund |
Fund Code | SGSGS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund (CPF) |
Fund Code | SGSGO |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth |
Fund Code | SGSGU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWGA |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWSA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Enhanced
Fund Name |
Fund Code | Currency | Distribution |
Risk level | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEUR | USD | Accumulation | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAERC | CNY | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAERR | CNY | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEAC | AUD | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEAR | AUD | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEGC | GBP | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAEGR | GBP | Accumulation | 3 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAESC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond | HAESR | SGD | Accumulation | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
HCEAU | USD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
HCEAS | SGD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMEA | EUR | Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMEC | EUR | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMSA | SGD | Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMSC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMUA | USD | Unit Dividend |
3 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income | SSMUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 3 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
SSMAA |
AUD |
Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
SSMAC |
AUD |
Cash Dividend |
4 | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
---|---|
Fund Code | HAEUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEUR |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAERC |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAERR |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEAC |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEAR |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEGC |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAEGR |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 3 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAESC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Asia ESG Bond |
Fund Code | HAESR |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
Fund Code | HCEAU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Equity |
Fund Code | HCEAS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMEC |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMSA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMSC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code | SSMUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 3 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code |
SSMAA |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Sustainable Multi Asset Income |
Fund Code |
SSMAC |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 4 |
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Thematic
Fund Name |
Fund Code | Currency | Distribution |
Risk level | Details |
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HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCS |
SGD |
Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECUC |
USD |
Cash Dividend | 4 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change | HECUR |
USD |
Unit Dividend | 4 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCA |
AUD |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCE |
EUR |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCG |
GBP |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
HECCH |
HKD |
Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHU | USD | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 |
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HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHE | EUR | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHA | AUD | Accumulation | 5 |
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HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
HGSHG | GBP | Accumulation | 5 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBAU | USD | Accumulation | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBAS | SGD | Accumulation | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSC | SGD | Cash Dividend | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSR | SGD | Unit Dividend | 2 |
Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBUC | USD | Cash Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBDR | USD | Unit Dividend | 2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCBSH |
SGD |
Cash Dividend |
2 | Click here |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
HCSHR |
SGD |
Accumulation |
2 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEUA | USD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSESA | SGD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEEA | EUR | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEAA | AUD | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEGA | GBP | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSEHA | HKD | Accumulation |
5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSENA | NZD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
BSECA | CNY | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity | SGCCU | USD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity | SGCCS | SGD | Accumulation |
4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition | SGETU | USD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition | SGETS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund | SGSGE | EUR | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund | SGSGS | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund (CPF) | SGSGO | SGD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth | SGSGU | USD | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWUA | USD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWEA | EUR | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWGA | GBP | Accumulation | 5 | Click here |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water | SFWSA | SGD | Accumulation | 4 | Click here |
Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
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Fund Code |
HECCS |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECUC |
Currency |
USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECUR |
Currency |
USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level |
4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCA |
Currency |
AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCE |
Currency |
EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCG |
Currency |
GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Equity Climate Change |
Fund Code |
HECCH |
Currency |
HKD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHE |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHA |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF Global Equity Sustainable Healthcare |
Fund Code | HGSHG |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBAU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBAS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBSC |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBSR |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level |
2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBUC |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code | HCBDR |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Unit Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code |
HCBSH |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Cash Dividend |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
HGIF - Global Lower Carbon Bond |
Fund Code |
HCSHR |
Currency |
SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 2 |
Details |
Click here |
Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSESA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEAA |
Currency | AUD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEGA |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSEHA |
Currency | HKD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSENA |
Currency | NZD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
BGF Sustainable Energy Fund |
Fund Code | BSECA |
Currency | CNY |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity |
Fund Code | SGCCU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
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Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity |
Fund Code | SGCCS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details |
Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition |
Fund Code | SGETU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Energy Transition |
Fund Code | SGETS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund |
Fund Code | SGSGE |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund |
Fund Code | SGSGS |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth Fund (CPF) |
Fund Code | SGSGO |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth |
Fund Code | SGSGU |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWUA |
Currency | USD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWEA |
Currency | EUR |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWGA |
Currency | GBP |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 5 |
Details | Click here |
Fund Name |
Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water |
Fund Code | SFWSA |
Currency | SGD |
Distribution |
Accumulation |
Risk level | 4 |
Details | Click here |
Structured products
Structured products5 are investment products where returns are linked to an underlying asset with pre-defined features such as tenor, currency and payout calculation.
The underlying assets of structured products can include equities, interest rates, commodities, mutual funds and foreign currencies, among others. These underlying assets can be linked to ESG-related strategies.
For more information on the availability of these structures, please contact your Relationship Manager.
Green bonds
A green bond is a bond6 that uses its proceeds solely for the financing or re-financing of green projects. The issuer must also declare the bond to be green and commit to a level of transparency on how the bond's proceeds are used.
A green bond should be put together in line with the Green Bond Principles (GBPs), a set of voluntary guidelines created by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA). According to these GBPs, a company does not have to be green to issue a green bond, but all of the bond proceeds have to go towards green or environmental projects.
For more information on our range of green bonds, please contact your Relationship Manager.
FAQs
What does sustainable investing mean?
At HSBC, we classify sustainable investments as either ESG-enhanced, Impact and Thematic.
- ESG-enhanced refers to the approach of investing in companies based on relative ESG performance, which covers a spectrum of approaches such as ESG tilting or positive screening, to intentionally invest in companies based on relative ESG performance or momentum;
- Thematic focuses on themes and sectors dedicated to resolving climate and sustainability challenges that covers strategies that focus on ESG related growth areas and trends, by seeking out companies or sectors that align with specific sustainable outcomes;
- Impact focuses on a direct, positive and measurable impact on society and/or the environment, which covers strategies that aim to deliver intentional, direct and positive environmental and or social impact. Such investment opportunities deliver both financial returns alongside environmental and social returns
How can an investor meet their financial goals through sustainable and responsible investing?
Sustainable investing focuses on long-term value creation and preservation, so it aligns with investors' long-term investment goals. By integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, we can help you attain a more resilient portfolio over the longer term.
Is it true that investors don't care about sustainability?
No, that's not true. HSBC Global Premier conducted customer research on sustainable investments across 7 core markets and found that over 80% of total respondents indicated an interest in sustainable investing.

Source: HSBC Premier, January 2019
Will investing sustainably hurt my financial returns?
There is evidence that ESG issues can be financially material. Instead of hurting your financial returns, factoring ESG principles into your investments can help mitigate your risk exposure and enhance the resilience of your portfolio. Studies also show that companies with a strong ESG focus have strong valuation re-rating potential7.
Is there a trade-off between short-term gains and company stocks that adopt sustainable practices?
While it is difficult to time and predict market movements as a result of ESG factors or events, it's important to evaluate your own risk tolerance and any additional risks you might be taking on for quick gains, as well as to understand that all investments carry varying degrees of risk. Additionally, integrating sustainable considerations into your investment decisions does not mean that other fundamental analysis and valuation techniques should be ignored. Ultimately, if the investment doesn't meet your financial objectives, then it isn't a suitable investment for you to make.
Sustainability at HSBC
We're invested in the communities and societies we operate in, and committed to serving the needs of a changing world. This is why we recognise that economic development has to be sustainable so we can start building a better tomorrow today.
Our commitment:
- Provide USD100bil of sustainable financing and investment by 2025
- Source 100% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with an interim target of 90% by 2025
- Establish a Centre for Sustainable Finance to provide thought leadership on climate change and the role of the financial services sector
- Reduce our exposure to thermal coal and actively manage the transition path for other high-carbon sectors
- Adopt the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures to improve transparency
We publish regular updated information on our ESG performance. You can find more information about how we do business and how we approach ESG issues and events by visiting https://www.hsbc.com/investors/esg-investors.
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1 Source: UNA-UK, sustainablegoals.org.uk
2 Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, https://sdgs.un.org/goals
3 Source: International Institute for Sustainable Development, 24 September 2019
4 Please note that HSBC relies on the environmental, social and governance impact measurement criteria reported by third party fund managers and does not conduct its own due diligence in relation to such criteria.
5 Structured products are available only to Accredited Investors. Other eligibility criteria apply, please visit https://www.hsbc.com.sg/wealth/investments/products/structured-products/ for more details.
6 Bonds are available only to Accredited Investors. Other eligibility criteria apply, please visit https://www.hsbc.com.sg/wealth/investments/products/bonds/ for more details.
7 Source: HSBC Global Research, "ESG Playbook", October 2018
Disclaimer
Please note that there is no guarantee that:
(a) the nature of the ESG impact of an investment will be aligned with any particular investor's ESG impact goals;
(b) the stated level or target level of ESG impact of an investment will be achieved; or
(c) an investment approach which considers ESG factors will produce returns similar to those which don't consider these factors. Investments which consider ESG factors may diverge from traditional market benchmarks.
This document is for information only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment. The mention of any investment product or class of investment products ("product") should not be construed as representing a recommendation to buy or sell that product, nor does it represent a forecast on future performance of the product. The information contained on this web site is intended for Singapore residents only and should not be construed as a distribution, an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any product in any jurisdiction where such activities would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction, in particular the United States of America and Canada. The specific investment objectives, personal situation and particular needs of any person have not been taken in consideration. You should therefore not rely on it as investment advice. Any transaction that you decide to make will be one of your own choice and at your own risk.
Sustainable Investments risk disclosure
- "Sustainable investments" include investment approaches or instruments which consider environmental, social, governance and/or other sustainability factors (collectively, "sustainability") to varying degrees. Certain instruments we include within this category may be in the process of changing to deliver sustainability outcomes.
- There is no guarantee that sustainable investments will produce returns similar to those which don't consider these factors. Sustainable investments may diverge from traditional market benchmarks.
- In addition, there is no standard definition of, or measurement criteria for sustainable investments, or the impact of sustainable investments ("sustainability impact"). Sustainable investment and sustainability impact measurement criteria are (a) highly subjective and (b) may vary significantly across and within sectors.
- HSBC may rely on measurement criteria devised and/or reported by third party providers or issuers. HSBC does not always conduct its own specific due diligence in relation to measurement criteria. There is no guarantee: (a) that the nature of the sustainability impact or measurement criteria of an investment will be aligned with any particular investor's sustainability goals; or (b) that the stated level or target level of sustainability impact will be achieved.
- Sustainable investing is an evolving area and new regulations may come into effect which may affect how an investment is categorised or labelled. An investment which is considered to fulfil sustainable criteria today may not meet those criteria at some point in the future.