'We are committed to a low-carbon economy'

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: by undertaking to work with the SME sector to improve their understanding of a low-carbon economy and creating sustainable enterprises with due attention to community and the environment. Globally, we are working hard to customise financial instruments to invest in climate change. The HSBC Climate Change Fund and the HSBC Global Climate Change Benchmark Index are some of the steps we have taken in this direction. 

All of this brings me back to my opening remarks on the need for complete commitment. Corporates will need to travel the full distance, in the process ensuring that they cover all touch points throughout their organisations and stakeholders. It is very important to align corporate support to this cause. Our commitment to change, indeed, to climate change, is a reflection of this thinking. We believe our work on the environment will ensure a healthy economy, better living for communities and ultimately, an environment in which business and people will prosper.