Overall impact
C (55)

Commentary

HSBC is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 55.2 for overall impact (52nd percentile compared to all companies), HSBC ranks 43rd out of 50 industry peers, behind ING Group, BNP Paribas, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and 39 others, and ahead of Societe Generale, Ringkjoebing Landbobank, Deutsche Bank and 4 others. On top material causes for HSBC's industry (Banking), HSBC performs well in Arts and Culture Access (96.0 score), Affordable, Safe Housing (95.7) and Quality Lifelong Education (96.0) and performs poorly in Improved Mental Health (39.0 score), Accountable Institutions (0.0), Racial Justice and Civil Rights (10.9) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
215,180
Sector
Financials
Industry
Banks
Sub-industry
Diversified Banks
SASB industry
Commercial Banks
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Share classes
HSBC
Mission
To enable businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, helping people fulfil their hopes and dreams and realise their ambitions. This is our role and purpose.
Description
HSBC Holdings plc provides banking and financial services worldwide. The company operates through Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The Wealth and Personal Banking segment offers retail banking and wealth products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit and debit cards, and local and international payment services; and wealth management services comprising insurance and investment products, global asset management services, investment management, and private wealth solutions. This segment serves personal banking and high net worth individuals. The Commercial Banking segment provides credit and lending, treasury management, payment, cash management, commercial insurance, and investment services; commercial cards; international trade and receivables finance services; foreign exchange products; capital raising services on debt and equity markets; and advisory services. It serves small and medium sized enterprises, mid-market enterprises, and corporates. The Global Banking and Markets segment offers financing, advisory, and transaction services; and credit, rates, foreign exchange, equities, money markets, and securities services; and engages in principal investment activities. It serves government, corporate and institutional clients, and private investors. HSBC Holdings plc was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for HSBC, based on its industry sub-industry Diversified Banks. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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