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Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Profile

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Bursa Malaysia, officially known as Bursa Malaysia Berhad, is a leading stock exchange located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1930, it has evolved into a pivotal financial institution in Southeast Asia, facilitating capital market activities across the region. The exchange operates primarily in the securities, derivatives, and Islamic capital markets, offering a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of investors and issuers alike. Bursa Malaysia is renowned for its unique offerings, including Shariah-compliant investment options, which cater to the growing demand for ethical finance. With a strong market position, it has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of innovative trading platforms and initiatives to enhance market accessibility. As a key player in the financial industry, Bursa Malaysia continues to drive economic growth and investment opportunities in Malaysia and beyond.

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82

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Bursa Malaysia's score of 82 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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Bursa Malaysia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bursa Malaysia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,920,610 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,347,590 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,664,020 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing around 1,250,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 9,802,870 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2,409,310 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 6,168,740 kg CO2e. Bursa Malaysia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, the organisation plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. In 2023, Bursa Malaysia achieved a remarkable 63% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through the transition to renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. The organisation is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning with Malaysia's national commitment to net-zero emissions by the same year. These targets are part of Bursa Malaysia's broader sustainability strategy, which includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. Bursa Malaysia's emissions data is self-reported and reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change and enhance sustainability within its operations.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
30,100
00,000
0,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
6,381,850
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
63,680
0,000
0,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bursa Malaysia's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bursa Malaysia's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bursa Malaysia's Location?

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Very high
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 Bursa Malaysia is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bursa Malaysia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bursa Malaysia's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 48% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 21% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
63%
Employee Commuting
30%
Waste Generated in Operations
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Bursa Malaysia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bursa Malaysia has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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