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February 2021Learning about ESGThe fight against climate changeLearning about ESG is an educational series that connectsenvironmental, social and governance topics with investing.Join us each issue to see how global developments can haveimplications for investors. The better we understand ESG, thebigger the role it can play in our everyday lives – and investmentportfolios – contributing to a better world.Key takeaways¡¡ Renewed focus on climate change in the US – the world’s third largest carbonemitter – is a significant step in its pledge to be ‘net zero’ by 2050¡¡ Climate change is a global focus within the set of ESG factors; to incorporate ESGfactors into investment strategies is a methodology of sustainable investing¡¡ Sustainability has become essential to the investment world, with demandalready topping USD30trn in developed countries alone

Learning about ESGWhat hashappenedrecently?Climate change is back on centre stage in theUS since last year, with renewed plans citingsignificant investment toward clean energyinfrastructure. Now with a new administration inplace, executive orders were immediately issued withthe mandate to control carbon emissions across thecountry. We believe that the US can now play a pivotalrole in the global fight against this pressing issue.Climate change, global warming, net-zerocarbon – these terminologies again have elevatedpriorities on the world agenda. Our long-termaverage weather patterns are changing overtime, caused by the planet’s temperaturerise, which in turn is fueled by atmosphericheat-absorbing gases such as carbonemitted from human activities (e.g. fossil fuelburning for energy).Achieving net zero carbon, or the balanceof carbon emissions vs absorption in ouratmosphere, requires global awareness andaction. The US has unveiled plans to reach netzero carbon including key pledges1 such as:The US’ commitments are significant to the worldas it’s the third largest emitter of carbondioxide (CO2), accounting for 15% of globalemissions – see Chart 1.Chart 1: Global CO2 emissions by geographyMainland ChinaIndiaUSANet zero emissions by 2050neutralInvest USD400bn in clean energyand deliver a zero-carbon powersector by 2035Reduce energy sector carbonemissions by half by 2035Zero emission vehicles, cleanrail, biofuels innovation, cleanaircraft fuel27%EURussiaAfricaJapanSouth AmericaOtherRe-entry into the Paris Agreement229.7%6.8%3.2%3.3%3.7%4.7% 9.8%15%Source: Our World in DataCO2 is a major component of greenhousegas emissions – gases that trap heat in theatmosphere, causing global warming andcontributing to climate change.Like the US, other top CO2 emitters, includingthe European Union with 9.8% and MainlandChina with 27%, have also committed to carbonneutrality by 2050 and 2060, respectively.Combined, these three economies account formore than half of the world’s CO2 emissions andare working towards a common goal to befully decarbonised by mid-century.1. The Plan for a Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice; joebiden.com2. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; an international treaty ratified by 189 territories globally to keep temperature rise to below 2 degrees C1

Learning about ESGWhat doesclimate changemean forinvestors?As a global citizen, climate change can influence dailylife such as becoming more energy efficient. As aninvestor, climate change presents material companyrisks that can impact share prices, but also opportunitiesfor those companies who take measures in reducingcarbon footprint. Understanding ESG risks leads tosustainable investing, a practice with the objectiveto generate long-term financial returns andcontributing positively to environment and society.Capital deployed for wealth creation can be used to tacklegreat challenges threatening our world today. As centralbanks are starting to include green bonds in quantitativeeasing policies, retail banks and other financial institutionshave a role to play in the transition to a low-carboneconomy. Sustainable investing focuses on longterm capital growth. Integrating ESG issues ininvestment decisions can help manage risks andunlock new investment opportunities.Every investor has a unique set of priorities to considerwhen making investment decisions. There are manyinvestment strategies available and often used incombination. Investors can exclude specific companiesor industries, include companies with higher ESGperformance, or use sustainability themes to form as abasis for portfolio allocation. Some common strategiesdefined by Global Sustainable Investment Alliance are:ESG integrationBuilding in ESG factors and data into investmentanalysis and decision-makingNorms-based screeningExcluding companies that breachstandards and norms as set byauthorities, e.g. United NationsGlobal CompactNegative screeningExcluding companies orindustries with negative ESGimpact, e.g. tobacco, alcoholand gambling2Positive screeningSelecting companies or tiltingportfolios towards higher ive ownershipSustainability-themedinvestingUsing themes, e.g. climatechange, for allocation towardscompanies or sectorsImpact investingUsing shareholder actions (e.g. votingand active dialogue) to urge companiesto improve on ESG practicesInvesting with the intention to generateESG impact alongside a financial returnSource: Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, 2019 ReportSustainable investing has become more essentialand the demand for solutions with positiveimpact is rapidly growing: assets in sustainablefunds have hit a record high of USD1,652 billionas of end 2020.2. Source: Morningstar, “Global Sustainable Fund Flows: Q4 2020 in Review”, 28 Jan 2021

Learning about ESGWhatopportunitiescan investorsexplore?3At HSBC, our sustainable investing offerings haveintegrated methodologies and span across mutual funds,structured products, green bonds, etc. They are broadlycategorised as:¡¡ ESG-enhanced: products that invest in companiesbased on ESG performance (relative to a benchmark)¡¡ Thematic: products that focus on themes and sectorsdedicated to solving sustainability challenges andgrowth trends¡¡ Impact: products that focus on a direct, positive andmeasurable impact on society and/or the environment,alongside financial returnsNew opportunities could also emerge as thefinance industry embraces ESG issues. In theUS, where the green bond market is pre-dominantlyEuro-denominated bonds, could change under thenew administration. The Paris Agreement has alsobeen a catalyst for increased assets flowing intoclimate specific funds; climate ETFs alone havequadrupled in number during the past year.We can help you understand how ESG issuescan create and protect long-term value.Speak to our relationship managers to exploresustainable investing opportunities that couldhelp meet your goals.GlossaryESG: a set of Environmental, Social and Governance criteria that investors can apply to analyseand identify material risks and growth opportunities in investmentsGreen bond: a fixed income instrument issued by private companies, financial institutions andgovernments to fund projects with environmental and/or climate benefitsNet zero: the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced by society and theamount removed from the earth’s atmosphere (e.g. re-forestation to absorb carbon dioxide)Sustainable investing: investing with the objective of generating long-term financial returnswhile contributing positively to environment and societyThe Paris Agreement: an international treaty on climate change with a goal to keep globaltemperature rises in this century to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels; it isratified by 189 countries and territories worldwideThematic investing: an investment approach that focuses on predicted long-term trends

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