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November 2018 6 Min Read

Going Green with Bonds

The Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals set ambitious targets for transitioning to a low carbon global economy, including keeping the rise in the global temperature to well below two degrees Celsius. The International Finance Corporation (IFC)...

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October 2018 1 Min Read

Environmental, Social and Governance: The Bigger Picture (Infographic)

  There are many ways in which corporate treasurers can positively influence the sustainability goals of their firms – in particular by focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. You can now explore these in HSBC’s dedicated...

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October 2018 25 Min Read

Smart Cities: Convergence and Collaboration to Build Communities of the Future

Smart Cities: Convergence and collaboration to build communities of the future   HSBC Cities are getting smarter, and the organisations operating in them must adapt. As new technology gets wired into the city, it’s revolutionising urban efficiency and...

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October 2018 6 Min Read

Wellbeing in Treasury: More than a Healthier Balance Sheet

Wellbeing in Treasury: More than a Healthier Balance Sheet   HSBC In today’s ‘always on’ culture, companies focused on growth and productivity are realising the importance of wellbeing within their corporate social responsibility strategies [1]....

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October 2018 1 Min Read

Key Takeaways: Making ESG Part of Treasury’s DNA

Key Takeaways: Making ESG Part of Treasury’s DNA   HSBC   There are a number of ways in which treasurers can support their organisation’s ESG goals, and embed them into their daily processes. Practical steps include:   Sustainable...

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October 2018 6 Min Read

Riding the CSR Wave: Green Bond Issuance at Thames Tideway

Thames Tideway is the largest issuer of green bonds in sterling and holds the joint-highest Green Evaluation score awarded to date by S&P globally. In this case study, Darren White, Head of Environmental Sustainability at the company, and Ines Faden, Treasurer,...

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October 2018 2 Min Read

Building a Sustainable Treasury Function: Time for Action

As the sustainability conversation gains in popularity across the globe, every part of a corporation – including treasury – is now expected to contribute to and help advance the organisation’s overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. ...

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September 2018 8 Min Read

Sustainability in Treasury: A View Beyond Financing

Sustainability in Treasury: A View Beyond Financing HSBC There have historically been questions around whether or not treasuries can actively contribute towards their companies’ sustainability objectives. However, in an age where sustainable financing has become...

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September 2018 5 Min Read

So What if You’re Gay? Embracing Inclusion in Treasury

Workforces are becoming more inclusive. Yet many LGBT+ employees still do not feel as if they can be their true selves at work – which has ramifications on performance and wellbeing. Darren Rickards, Head of Corporate Banking, CEEMEA and Co-Exec Sponsor of the EMEA...

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June 2018 23 Min Read

When Will CSR Become BAU for Treasurers?

More and more treasurers are getting involved in CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiatives. Not only financing them but also embedding them into treasury processes and spearheading departmental sustainability projects. Nevertheless, CSR is not yet considered...

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