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Boursa Kuwait

Boursa Kuwait, officially known as Boursa Kuwait Securities Company, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Kuwait City, KW. Established in 2014, it has rapidly evolved into a pivotal player in the Middle Eastern capital markets, facilitating the trading of securities and fostering investment opportunities across the region. Operating primarily within the financial services industry, Boursa Kuwait offers a diverse range of products and services, including equity trading, market indices, and investment services. Its unique position is underscored by its commitment to transparency and innovation, which has garnered it recognition as a key exchange in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With a focus on enhancing market infrastructure and investor engagement, Boursa Kuwait has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced trading technologies and the establishment of a robust regulatory framework, solidifying its status as a trusted marketplace for investors.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Boursa Kuwait'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.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Boursa Kuwait's score of 44 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boursa Kuwait's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Boursa Kuwait reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 204,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 5,222,100 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 120,952,400 kg CO2e, including business travel emissions of approximately 52,800 kg CO2e. Boursa Kuwait has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The organisation is currently on track to meet its two-year goals, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change. Overall, Boursa Kuwait's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a commitment to sustainability and a strategic focus on reducing their environmental impact in the coming decades.

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20222023
Scope 1
28,455,180
000,000
Scope 2
6,822,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
496,624,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boursa Kuwait's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Boursa Kuwait is in KW, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Boursa Kuwait 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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