The Importance Of Social Responsibility In Business

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Social responsibility is an ethical framework which suggests that an entity, be it an organization or individual, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large. Social responsibility is a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and the ecosystems. At HSBC, they recognize that environmental, social and economic issues can affect the Group’s long-term success as a business. Corporate sustainability means achieving sustainable profit growth so that it can continue to reward shareholders and employees, build long-lasting relationships with customers and suppliers, pay taxes and duties in those countries where they operate, and invest in communities for future growth. Their continuing financial…show more content…
An example is project finance, for which HSBC reports for the first time the number and value of transactions approved and the number of transactions declined through applying the Equator Principles. There is also more information on how HSBC is working to become carbon neutral across all its operations by 2006 - the world's first major bank to make such a commitment. Sustainability underpins their strategic priorities and enables them to fulfill their purpose. Their ability to identify and address environmental, social and ethical development which present risks or opportunities for the business contribute for their financial success HSBS said that sustainable decision-making shapes their reputation, drives employee engagement affect the risk profile of the business and can help reduce costs and secure new business HSBC provide financial contributions to community projects, and thousands of employees across the world get involved by volunteering their time and sharing their…show more content…
Due to the operations, HSBC is purchasing renewable energy, designing and operating their buildings and data centers more efficiently and reducing waste. They have committed to cut their annual carbon emissions per employee from 3.5 tonnes in 2011 to 2.5 tonnes by 2020. By the end of 2014, their annual per employee carbon dioxide emissions had fallen to 2.92 tonnes. In 2014 they agreed new plans to source 9 per cent of their energy from renewable sources How HSBC reduces its impact? HSBC has 10 goals to help them achieve a reduction in their environmental impact. The goals cover engagement of employees, working with suppliers, funding innovative projects, energy, waste, renewable, green buildings, data centers, travel and paper. they have trained 847 senior managers through HSBC’s Sustainability Leadership Programme since 2009. The programme is a mix of hands-on learning and leadership development sessions and is aligned to HSBC values-based leadership curriculum. Participants are expected to embed sustainability into decision-making and project delivery in the businesses and functions where they
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