Programs

• States and Regions

  State and regional governments have an exciting and important role to play in the transition to a low carbon future. The United Nations Development Program estimates that 50‐80% of actions required to implement a global deal happen at the sub-national level of government which has important competencies in the areas of generation, supply and distribution of electricity, the regulation of the built environment, waste management, transport and land‐use planning.

  

• LED Lighting

  We're working to transform how we light our world. Lighting accounts for nearly 6% of global CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, or 1,900 million tons of CO2 per year—which is the equivalent of CO2 emissions from 70% of the world’s passenger vehicles. We can make a considerable dent in carbon emissions if we make lighting more energy efficient.

  

• SMART 2020

  Our SMART 2020 report showed ICT could cut global emissions 15% by 2020, illustrating the big role that smart meters, smart grids, smart buildings and cities have to play in the Clean Revolution.

  

• Electric Vehicles

  Electric vehicles are a ready, viable and clear way to reduce emissions. For a start, they offer 70% energy-efficiency. The technology is ready. Now we must make the rapid transition to EVs.

  

• Climate Smart Precincts

  Starting in Australian cities, this initiative helps leading businesses and governments work with flagship urban precincts to test low carbon policies, technologies and new business models.

  

• Greenhouse Indicator

  Our weekly Greenhouse Indicator for Australian States gives real-time information on the greenhouse gases produced from energy use. We currently track emissions from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

  

Past Programs

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  Breaking the Climate Deadlock

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  HSBC Climate Partnership

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  City Partnerships

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  The Climate Principles

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  Brands and Consumers

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  Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)