HSBC appoints Head of Sustainability

Tuesday 18 December 2018

HSBC has appointed Chantal Le Goff as Head of Sustainability in order to implement the bank’s global sustainability strategy across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

The strategy focuses on education and future skills, which she will oversee, as well as managing the bank’s volunteering projects and relationships with the charities that HSBC has chosen to work with.

So far this year, HSBC employees have volunteered more than 8,500 hours both in and out of work time and have also raised more than £65,000 for local charities, which includes a matching scheme where the firm donates a similar sum to any funds raised by its staff.

Commenting on Ms Le Goff's appointment, Nigel Hair, Chief Operating Officer said: “HSBC aims to help customers, communities and businesses thrive, prosper and realise their ambitions and our new sustainability strategy, with a focus on education and future skills will help us do just that in a forward-thinking and locally-focused manner. It is great to have someone with Chantal’s experience join us and manage this important work.”

Ms Le Goff added: “It is wonderful to be working for a global organisation that’s absolutely committed to education, sustainable business practices and giving back to the community. 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.”

Pictured top: Chantal Le Goff