Head of Sustainability appointed at HSBC

Thursday 13 December 2018

HSBC has appointed a new Head of Sustainability to put its Global Sustainability Strategy into effect across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

Chantal Le Goff will oversee the implementation of the strategy, which focuses on education and future skills, as well as managing the the bank's volunteering projects and relationships with charities it has chosen to work with.

So far this year, HSBC employees have volunteered more than 8,500 hours and raised more than £65,000 for local charities, In addition to this, substantial financial support has been given to the Bank’s Community Partners to deliver specific programmes that relate to HSBC’s sustainability strategy. 

Commenting on the appointment, Nigel Hair, Chief Operating Officer said: “It is great to have someone with Chantal’s experience join us and manage this important work.”

Speaking of the bank's sustainability focus, Ms le Goff added: “Our new strategy has been developed in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Locally we’re concentrating on nurturing future skills in our communities by aiding financial literacy and the development of employment-related skills.

“HSBC has a great team of people and together with our Community Partners, organisations and charities that HSBC in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man chooses to work with, I have every confidence we will be able to make a positive difference in our islands.”