HSBC Global Equity Circular Economy Fund Class ACUSD (H4ZS)

Overview

The HSBC Global Equity Circular Economy Fund Class ACUSD is a distinctive open-end financial instrument designed with a focus on sustainable investment. Its core aim is to achieve long-term capital growth by harnessing the potential of global equity markets that are actively participating in, or benefiting from, the circular economy. This innovative economic model is driven by the principles of reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, seeking to break from traditional production and consumption patterns towards more sustainable practices such as longevity, reuse, and recycling of materials. By investing in companies across various sectors that are leading the charge towards this economic shift, the fund not only promotes environmental sustainability but also offers investors the opportunity to contribute to this transformative movement while seeking financial returns.

Products and Services

The HSBC Global Equity Circular Economy Fund Class ACUSD offers investment opportunities in a range of sectors pivotal to the circular economy, providing a diversified portfolio that aligns with responsible investment themes. Below are the key areas it focuses on:

• Renewable Energy: Investments in renewable energy companies demonstrate the fund’s commitment to promoting cleaner, alternative energy sources that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This sector is crucial for the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy by ensuring that energy production becomes more sustainable and efficient over time.
• Sustainable Materials: By targeting companies that produce or invest in sustainable materials, the fund supports innovations in material science that contribute to a reduction in waste and encourage the reuse and recycling of resources. This includes investments in businesses developing biodegradable, recyclable, or more efficiently produced materials that have a smaller environmental footprint.
• Waste Management: The fund invests in companies involved in advanced waste management and recycling technologies and practices. These investments are critical for minimizing environmental impact, reducing landfill use, and transforming waste into valuable resources, thereby playing a direct role in the operationalization of the circular economy.
• Water Efficiency: Investments in water efficiency technologies and infrastructure underscore the fund’s recognition of water as a precious resource. Companies that innovate in water conservation, recycling, and treatment are supported, reflecting the fund’s commitment to mitigating water scarcity and pollution, which are integral aspects of achieving a circular economy.