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Bursa Malaysia, officially known as Bursa Malaysia Berhad, is a leading financial market operator headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1973, it has evolved into a pivotal player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically focusing on services excluding insurance and pension funding.
The exchange facilitates a diverse range of products, including equities, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds, catering to both local and international investors. Bursa Malaysia is renowned for its commitment to transparency and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted platform for capital raising and investment.
With a strong market presence in Southeast Asia, Bursa Malaysia has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various trading technologies and initiatives aimed at enhancing market accessibility. Its reputation for regulatory excellence and investor protection further solidifies its status as a cornerstone of Malaysia's financial landscape.
90
DitchCarbon score
+53 vs industry average
Bursa Malaysia’s score of 90 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Bursa Malaysia's reported carbon emissions
Bursa Malaysia's Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview (MY)
Bursa Malaysia, a financial intermediation services company headquartered in Malaysia, has demonstrated a commitment to climate action, with reported carbon emissions and ambitious reduction targets.
Latest Emissions Data:
In 2025, Bursa Malaysia's total carbon emissions were approximately 13,012,000 kg CO2e. This comprised:
- Scope 1 emissions: 92,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions: 5,743,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3 emissions: 7,177,000 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (3,114,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (1,606,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (1,017,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (826,000 kg CO2e), investments (316,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (298,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, the company's total emissions fluctuated, with 13,391,000 kg CO2e in 2024, and 15,147,000 kg CO2e in 2023. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 8,982,680 kg CO2e, consisting of 209,480 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,218,760 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, total emissions were 7,587,690 kg CO2e, with 113,230 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,950,560 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,523,890 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Climate Targets and Reductions:
Bursa Malaysia has set a robust series of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets:
- Near-Term Targets (by 2030, from a 2022 base year):
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50%.
- Increase annual active sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% to 100%.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50%.
- Long-Term Targets (by 2050, from a 2022 base year):
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90%.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90%.
- Overall Net-Zero Target: The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
In terms of past achievements, Bursa Malaysia reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 63% between 2022 and 2023, attributing this to the transition to green energy via Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and building energy efficiency initiatives. Previously, between 2013 and 2020, and again between 2016 and 2020, the company aimed to reduce reliance on grid-sourced power by up to 40% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
The emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by Bursa Malaysia Berhad and are not cascaded from a parent organization.
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Bursa Malaysia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Bursa Malaysia commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
At risk90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Bursa Malaysia commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year
At risk50%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Bursa Malaysia commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bursa Malaysia’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Bursa Malaysia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,012,000 kg CO2e. The largest portion of these emissions comes from Scope 3, accounting for roughly 7,177,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions are around 5,743,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 1 emissions are approximately 92,000 kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of the company's value chain activities on its overall carbon footprint, a key consideration for its sustainability strategy within the financial intermediation services sector.
Data year: 2025
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