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Sustainable is good. When it's part of your corporate sustainability strategy, Sustainable is good for the environment—and good for your business. Find out how to create, manage and promote environmental best practices for your organisation.
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 Implementing a carbon management strategyHSBC became the world’s first major carbon neutral bank in October 2005. Since that time, with our parent company HSBC Holdings plc, we’ve used a carbon management strategy to measure, manage, and offset emissions from the running of our offices and our business travel. Learn how HSBC manages its carbon dioxide emissions. |
Engaging your employees in environmental issuesEngaging your employees in environmental issues and encouraging them to help you achieve your goals is a great way to reduce your impact – and it can make your employees even more proud to work for you. Learn how HSBC Bank Canada became one of Canada's Most Earth-Friendly Employers. |
Managing the direct environmental impacts of your buildingsManaging the direct environmental impacts of your buildings such as energy, waste, water and carbon dioxide emissions including setting annual reduction targets, improves the overall efficiency of your business. Over time, it will save you money in addition to saving power and reducing waste and emissions. Read about HSBC’s the new ‘Sustainable’ North American HQ. |
Allowing your clients to deal with you electronicallyConsider some of our Cash Management services, such as Bill Payment Receiver or Wholesale Lockbox, to help reduce your environmental footorint while streamlining your business processes. |
Online Resources
The Government of Canada's initiatives for "using less, living better." Subjects range from agriculture to climate change to transportation. You can also find information on grants and rebates.
The Office of Energy Efficiency
The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) works to improve energy conservation and energy efficiency in every sector of the Canadian economy. In addition to grants and incentives, OEE offers workshops, statistics and analysis, as well as free publications on sustainability best practices.
Achieving Eco-prosperity: SME's perspective on the environment
This report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business provides an overview of SMEs environmental achievements and challenges, and views on what changes could make it easier for SMEs to do more for the environment.
The Climate Group's Low Carbon Solutions
The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. It provides a host of resources including details on carbon reduction methods such as energy efficiency, offsets and taxation. Case studies from members offer insight into how companies are adapting to an increasingly carbon-constrained economy.
