Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), is a leading global financial marketplace established in 1891. As a pivotal player in the Asia-Pacific region, HKEX operates primarily in the securities and derivatives markets, facilitating capital raising and trading for a diverse range of companies. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, HKEX has evolved into a premier exchange, offering unique products such as Stock Connect, which links mainland China and international markets. Its robust trading platform and commitment to innovation have solidified its position as one of the largest exchanges in the world by market capitalisation. HKEX continues to play a crucial role in the global financial landscape, attracting both local and international investors.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,678,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes 288,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 15,179,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 42,674,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various indirect emissions across its value chain. HKEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. The near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, HKEX plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For the long term, the exchange aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect HKEX's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,634,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,523,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
