To be future-proof, businesses must understand that sustainability is here to stay: HSBC’s Kelvin Tan

AS MORE businesses become aware of the need to be sustainable, banks play an increasingly crucial role, said Kelvin Tan, head of sustainable finance and investments for Asean at HSBC.

The way he sees it, this is because banks have to find practical solutions to their clients’ transition journey.

The industry veteran, who has spent some 35 years in banking, believes environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are unlikely to go away anytime soon.