Nasdaq
Nasdaq, Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq revolutionised the financial markets by launching the world's first electronic stock exchange, setting a precedent for modern trading practices. The company primarily operates in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including market technology, trading platforms, and data analytics. Nasdaq's unique blend of innovative technology and comprehensive market insights positions it as a key player in the global financial ecosystem. With a strong market presence, Nasdaq has achieved notable milestones, including the listing of thousands of companies and the development of advanced trading solutions that enhance market efficiency and transparency.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nasdaq'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 Financial Intermediation 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
Nasdaq's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nasdaq's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nasdaq reported a total of approximately 17,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions across various regions, with the highest emissions recorded in the US at about 15,693,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2021 as the base year. Nasdaq has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by 2030, while also committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve a significant 95% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. In addition to these targets, Nasdaq is dedicated to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on spend, set science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Nasdaq's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 236,075,000 | 0,000 | 000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 381,774,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,475,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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.
Nasdaq 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.
