HSBC Holdings Plc
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:HSBA
Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in around 60 countries with around 220,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 412 out of 1022
Universe
Global Universe 7073 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
14.1
Low
|
105 out of 1022 |
| Royal Bank of Canada |
20.7
Medium
|
294 out of 1022 |
| HSBC Holdings Plc |
24.2
Medium
|
412 out of 1022 |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. |
29.8
Medium
|
775 out of 1022 |
| Bank of China Ltd. |
30.1
High
|
795 out of 1022 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted HSBC Holdings Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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