Anticipating What You Need To Grow. Getting To Know Your Business Like It's Our Own.

Join us for this informational webinar hosted by HSBC and Green Economy Canada to learn about the Green Economy Canada National Hub and how it can benefit your business in a sustainable transition.  Whether you’re just beginning or further along in your journey, the Hub can offer an approach to help you to build a more competitive and resilient business.  

Overview
Green Economy Canada (GEC) is a national non-profit dedicated to accelerating Canada's transition to a vibrant and inclusive net-zero future. HSBC is a Founding Partner of their National Hub which provides participating businesses with training, resources and 1:1 support to measure their carbon footprint and set reduction targets. The Hub also provides businesses the opportunity to learn and share best practices with peers and external experts, as well as to be publicly recognized for their work as Green Economy Leaders both locally and nationally.

Benefits of membership to your businesses:
-           Cost effective compared to hiring an external consultant 
-           Specialized 1:1 support from GEC and access to a peer network
-           Actionable steps to measure and reduce their footprint 
-           Public recognition and opportunity to build brand credibility with sustainability

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST | 10:00am – 11:00am PST

Note: Webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous French Translation available.

HSBC x Green Economy Canada Webinar

Moderator: Anoushka Mehta, HSBC's Head of ESG Banking, Americas

Join us to hear different perspectives across the energy transition from market leading voices across corporates, investors and cutting-edge technologies.

Panelists:
Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez, Administrator, Panama Canal
Andy Bose, Head of Ecosystems and Data Partnerships, Xpansiv
Joshua Linder, Senior Credit Analyst & Lead Sustainability Research for Fixed Income, APG Asset Management US Inc.  

Followed by:
Keynote Address: Nathaniel Bullard, Senior Contributor, Bloomberg Green

Followed by:
Closing Remarks: Gerry Keefe, HSBC Head of Global Banking, Americas

Perspectives Across the Transition Today

Research Discussion on Trends in the US Market
Camila Sarmiento, Research Analyst, HSBC

Moderator: Mark Hillhouse, Head of Sustainable Finance, US Commercial Banking, HSBC

Every economic transition has been led by technology and the effort to achieve Net-Zero will be no different.  Join us for a discussion of exciting technologies and the financing that will help bring these technologies to every business, household, and government around the world.

Panelists:  
Hans Kobler, Founder and Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners
Mario Fernandez – Head of Catalyst, Breakthrough Energy Ventures 
Michelle Zhu, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Huue
Samuel Graham, Principal, Greenbelt Capital Partners

Research Discussion & Finance as a Catalyst for Climate Technology

Moderator: Patrice A. Altongy, Head of Debt, Capital Markets Americas, HSBC Global Banking

One signal of our changing times is the ever-increasing role that the CFO and treasury and finance teams play in driving a company’s net zero and sustainability strategies.  Join us for a robust discussion with finance leaders from companies who have made bold sustainability commitments.  Hear how CFOs and their teams’ have integrated this into their priorities, upskilled themselves on ESG, and how they work effectively across the many stakeholders (including banks) internally and externally to drive for meaningful change.

Moderator: Patrice A. Altongy, Head of Debt, Capital Markets Americas, HSBC Global Banking
Panelists: 
Kimberly DeTrask, EVP and Treasurer of State Street 
Heike Reichelt, Treasury and Head of Investor Relations and Sustainable Finance, World Bank

Finance and Sustainability - The ESG Imperative

Opening Remarks and Introductions
Celine Herweijer, HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer
followed by
View From The Top - Chief Sustainability Officers
Moderator: Gerry Keefe, HSBC’s Head of Global Banking, Americas

Meet the leading CSOs who are driving some of today’s most ambitious net zero strategies.  We will discuss how they created and secured senior-level buy-in for those strategies, where the biggest challenges lie, and how finance and investments are playing a key role in advancing progress

Panelists:
Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, NIKE, Inc.
Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer, The General Electric Company
Shamina Singh, Founder & President Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Executive Vice President of Sustainability at Mastercard

View From The Top - Chief Sustainability Officers

HSBC Global Wallet is our new and upcoming product giving our customers a different way to handle international transactions alongside everyday banking, fully integrated with our award winning HSBCnet platform.

HSBC Webinar - Managing your international payments using HSBCnet

Join us on May 10th to hear from our panel of experts as they explore the current landscape for cybersecurity threats, review the warning signs and outline a number of best practices, backed by real-life examples. You’ll walk away with greater insights and some immediate steps on how you can protect yourself and your business. Don’t miss out. Register now.

HSBC Webinar: Protecting your business – Cybersecurity in today’s world

HSBC is setting out an ambitious plan to prioritize financing and investment that supports the transition to a net zero global economy. Learn how growing green will give you a competitive edge.

HSBC Business Talks: Starting your Sustainability Journey (Oct27@3pm ET/12pm PT)

Being an entrepreneur means you’re a professional problem solver– whether its optimizing your supply chain or entering a new market. For companies looking to expand into the US, this webinar is for you.

HSBC Business Talks: Expanding into the United States (Oct 19 @3pm ET/12pm PT)

Our special guest, Sarah Stockdale, will delve into trends she's seeing in the industry and provide top tips of how you can accelerate your ecommerce growth in 2022 and beyond.

HSBC Business Talks: Growing your business with digital (Oct 13 @3pm ET/12pm PT)

Hear from General Assembly Pizza’s founder and CEO, Ali Khan Lalani, on the ways he is transforming his restaurant business to an omni-channel brand experience; from restaurant tables to store shelves, and more.

Business Talks: Scaling your business (Oct 6 @12pm ET/9am PT)

With the start of the new year, it’s evident that we’re still facing uncertainty in the year ahead. There are still challenges being brought by pandemic lockdowns, vaccine roll-outs and geo-political shifts that are playing into decisions you’re making for your business.

That’s why we’ve brought together our two key economists from Canada and the US to share insights on the respective economies in the beginning of 2021, early views on policies from the US presidential office and impacts on our Canadian economy, and updates on interest rates and more. We hope you can join us for this live webinar to listen-in and ask your questions.

Register now to save your virtual seat!

Looking ahead: Canadian and US economic update

Now more than ever, treasurers need access to data and simple solutions. We invite you to join our upcoming webinar where HSBC experts together with Deloitte will look at how the pandemic has changed business payments operations. We will explore how those challenges can be confronted, discuss new payments solutions and provide insights so that you and your company are best able to manage the risks now and position yourself for the future. 

We look forward to meeting you all again!

Treasury Transformation: COVID-19 Impact and Digitizing Payments

In today’s world, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy for retailers. The unique challenges facing the industry are forcing businesses of all sizes to re-think positions, adapt quickly and explore creative solutions to the way you operate in the post-pandemic era.

Join us on October 1, 2020 for what is sure to be a can’t-miss discussion between some of Canada’s top retail business leaders, plus perspectives from North America experts. The conversation will touch on their company’s journey over the past six months; how they’re reacting, responding and tackling their own unique challenges, and even more importantly, how they’re future-proofing their businesses for the unpaved road ahead.  

The discussion will include insights on modern retailing, the future of sales, new consumer practices, e-commerce vs. brick and mortar, and much more.  
Arguably, no industry has been more impacted and forced to adapt as quickly as retail.  This session will offer insights, discussion and opportunity to ask your questions to support your business on the way forward.

Panelists:
Larry Rosen, CEO, Harry Rosen
Philip Lichtsztral, Consultant, Richter 
Lisa R Langhart, Director, Global Banking – Wholesale and Consumer Goods , HSBC Bank USA, NA 

Moderated by: 
Maddie Kain, Senior Director & Team Lead, Corporate Banking, HSBC Bank Canada

The right fit for retailers: how COVID has changed business and the way forward

Businesses of all sizes, both here in Canada and around the world, have faced tough decisions and challenging circumstances this year. There’s lots to be learned on how companies reacted, responded and are continuing to adapt as this pandemic unfolds. 

Join us on September 23rd for this 60-minute webinar and an engaging panel discussion with a group of CEOs from a diverse range of businesses across the country.  The moderated discussion will be guided by the results of HSBC’s recent Navigator survey, which gathered insights from more than 2,600 businesses worldwide. We will narrow our focus on Canada and what we heard from businesses - like yours - on the key themes of resilience, sustainability, supply chain and future of work.  The panel will share learnings and perspectives on how they have led their companies and people through change, what lies ahead for their operations, and how they’re future-proofing their business.    


Panelists:
Will Andrew, CEO, Omnify Lighting
Mandy Farmer, CEO, Accent Inns Inc.
Audrey Mascarhenas, CEO, Questor Technology 
Stephen Shiller, CEO, Blinds to Go 

Moderator:
Amoye Henry, Co-Founder, Pitch Better Canada

Host:
Daniel Leslie 
Senior Vice President, Head of Client Coverage & Deputy Head of Commercial Banking | HSBC Bank Canada

Thriving in a Crisis – CEO perspectives on business and employee resilience

Navigating the market challenges brought on by COVID-19 requires insights, expertise, partnerships and strategic planning that will not only support every organization’s efforts to minimize the pandemic’s impact on their bottom line, but will also help them identify new opportunities for future success and growth.

Each and every Canadian company is unique. However, there are common needs regardless of size and sector. Companies require services and products that enable safe cash and securities transactions within a global financial framework. Both during and after this economic downturn, no organization can succeed and protect their business from long-term damage without: 

● Ensuring sufficient cash flow
● Making and receiving payments promptly and efficiently

Reduced liquidity and cash flow can bring unwanted impacts, including purchasing and production delays and halted expansion plans. Nonetheless organizations determined to succeed must continue to plot a course for the future.

What are the most pressing challenges Canadian businesses are facing? And how can those challenges be confronted so that companies are best able to navigate the risks and can position themselves to emerge stronger?

In this webinar we will talk about what good looks like from liquidity and cash management standpoint and what steps, tools or services businesses like yours might benefit from immediately.

The lifeblood of the business – managing liquidity today and for the future

Pour surmonter les défis du marché engendrés par COVID-19, il faut des connaissances, une expertise, des partenariats et une planification stratégique qui non seulement soutiendront les efforts de chaque organisation pour minimiser l'impact de la pandémie sur leurs résultats, mais aussi les aideront à identifier de nouvelles opportunités de réussite et de croissance futures. .

Chaque entreprise canadienne est unique. Cependant, il existe des besoins communs indépendamment de la taille et du secteur. Les entreprises ont besoin de services et de produits qui permettent des transactions sécurisées en espèces et en valeurs mobilières dans un cadre financier mondial. Pendant et après ce ralentissement économique, aucune organisation ne peut réussir et protéger son entreprise contre les dommages à long terme sans:

● Assurer une trésorerie suffisante
● Effectuer et recevoir des paiements rapidement et efficacement

La réduction des liquidités et des flux de trésorerie peut avoir des effets indésirables, notamment des retards dans les achats et la production et l'arrêt des plans d'expansion. Néanmoins, les organisations déterminées à réussir doivent continuer à tracer une voie pour l'avenir.

Quels sont les défis les plus pressants auxquels sont confrontées les entreprises canadiennes? Et comment relever ces défis pour que les entreprises soient mieux à même de maîtriser les risques et de se positionner pour en sortir plus fortes?

La pierre angulaire de l'entreprise qui gère la liquidité aujourd'hui et demain

Questions for our Chief Economist? Get answers at our new Monthly Mailbag sessions.

The world is constantly changing right now, with new considerations for yourself and your business at every turn. That’s why we’re introducing our new monthly Mailbag webinar – a 30-minute update from our Canadian Chief Economist, David Watt, where he will share his latest economic insights and most importantly, answer YOUR questions! This session is about you and getting to the most pressing economic, interest rate or other macro questions you want to hear about!

Here’s how it works:
1.Register for the first session, taking place Wednesday, September 30 from 1-1:30 pm EST / 10:00 – 10:30 am PST
2.During your registration, make sure you submit any questions you want answered! We’ll pick approximately five of the most pressing and popular questions. But don’t worry, all questions will be kept anonymous.
3.Can’t attend on September 30? No problem, you can refer back to your confirmation email to watch the replay. We will also be hosting these monthly so hopefully you can watch the next one!

See you there!

Monthly Mailbag with David Watt, Chief Economist Canada

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