HSBC ESG Presentation Deck

Unlocking new solutions to mobilise investments in nature and infrastructure HSBC Pollination Climate Asset Management What are the challenges? Natural capital key to limiting global temperatures to 1.5°C All value & service (social, economical) provided by natural capital not incorporated in valuation due to lack of observable prices What are the barriers to finance? ◆ Required investment estimated between US$300bn to US$400bn, however only US$52bn invested currently¹ ◆ Limited subject matter expertise in valuating natural capital ◆ Limited means to channel investment in natural capital Where do we see the opportunities? ◆ Create investment vehicles to connect capital to scalable nature based projects ◆ Diversify opportunities to invest in natural capital solutions, (sustainable forestry, blue carbon, coastal restoration etc.) Growing demand for carbon offsets; up to $1.4 trillion annually by 2050² 1. WWF (2020); Bankable Nature Solutions 2. Vivid Economics 3. OECD and IEA 4. World Economic Forum Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition-Infrastructure (FAST-Infra) Infrastructure inherently carbon intensive $6.9 trillion investment required each year through 2030 to reduce carbon footprint of infrastructure and transform existing infrastructure systems³ ◆ Current investment gap of $3 trillion annually4 Number and scale of bankable projects globally remains inadequate No market agreed standards for institutional investors to assess sustainability of assets ◆ Transform sustainable infrastructure into a mainstream class in financial industry Establish a consistent, globally applicable labelling system that covers ESG and reporting standards Develop financial mechanisms that mobilise private investment and scale up successful projects across countries 9

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