HSBC Mexico Launches Tool to Assess Building Emissions

HSBC Mexico has launched the HSBC Buildings Sustainability Assessment Tool (BSAT), a free business platform designed to measure the environmental impact of buildings in Mexico and provide tailored emissions reduction and energy-efficiency plans, the bank said.

BSAT targets companies that own or operate real estate assets and focuses primarily on energy consumption, which represents approximately 40% of operating costs for buildings, according to HSBC. The tool is available to both HSBC clients and non-clients.

“BSAT complements the free tools HSBC Mexico already provides to help companies identify the best alternatives to reduce energy consumption,” said Diego Spannaus, Head of Sustainable Finance, HSBC Mexico and Latin America. “BSAT specializes in real estate, enabling companies to obtain a clear diagnosis and plan changes, investments, and savings in a more informed way.”

The platform assesses current energy usage and identifies modernization and efficiency measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Companies can access BSAT through the HSBC Sustainability Tracker platform by creating an account and selecting the “Partnerships and Proposals” option.

After entering building characteristics — including location, age, use, number of floors, and current energy consumption — users receive a customized report. The output includes recommended sustainability measures, estimated investment costs for each option, projected CO₂ emissions reductions, and expected annual savings if one or more strategies are implemented.

BSAT also calculates estimated payback periods for proposed investments, allowing companies to evaluate financial feasibility alongside environmental impact.

HSBC Mexico said the tool is intended to support corporate decision-making related to energy efficiency, capital allocation, and emissions management in the real estate sector. The bank added that BSAT forms part of its broader strategy to provide open-access solutions that help companies assess sustainability opportunities and align operations with environmental objectives.

To develop the tool, HSBC Mexico partnered with sustainability consulting firm CFP Green Buildings, which contributed technical expertise in building performance and emissions analysis.

The launch of BSAT builds on HSBC Mexico’s wider sustainability strategy, which includes expanding access to green financing instruments. Adrián Carrillo, Go-to-Market Manager, FORLIANCE, said the bank has taken a leading role in promoting sustainable financing options, integrating sustainability indicators into investment evaluation criteria, and offering incentives for projects that meet environmental standards.