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.
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Athens Exchange's score of 19 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Athens Exchange reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of approximately 0.0045 tonnes CO2e per € million in revenue, reflecting its operational carbon footprint. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2022, where the Scope 1 emissions intensity was about 0.0056 tonnes CO2e per € million in revenue. Despite the absence of specific total emissions data for both 2022 and 2023, the exchange is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, although no formal reduction targets or climate pledges have been disclosed. The emissions data is sourced from Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange S.A., indicating that the exchange is committed to transparency in its environmental impact reporting. Athens Exchange's climate commitments are currently not defined by specific science-based targets or initiatives, but the organisation is positioned within a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction. As the exchange continues to evolve, it may adopt more structured climate strategies in alignment with global standards.
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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.