Athens Exchange, officially known as the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Greece (GR). Established in 1876, it has played a pivotal role in the development of the Greek capital markets, facilitating trading and investment across various sectors. The exchange primarily operates within the securities industry, offering a platform for equities, bonds, and derivatives. ATHEX is distinguished by its commitment to transparency and innovation, providing unique services such as real-time market data and advanced trading technologies. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of electronic trading systems that enhance market efficiency. As a key player in the region, Athens Exchange continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the growth of the Greek economy and attracting both local and international investors.
How does Athens Exchange'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.
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Athens Exchange's score of 41 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Athens Exchange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,400 kg CO2e, comprising 227,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 9,524,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 6,250,200 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 2,469,550 kg CO2e). In 2023, the exchange's emissions were lower, with total emissions of about 1,441,000 kg CO2e, including 211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The 2022 data showed similar trends, with total emissions of approximately 1,663,000 kg CO2e, consisting of 210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,453,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Athens Exchange has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organization. The exchange is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by its disclosures through the Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange S.A. and participation in initiatives like CDP. Overall, while Athens Exchange has made strides in emissions reporting, it currently lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 210,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,453,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Athens Exchange is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
