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CITIC Securities

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CITIC Securities Co., Ltd., a leading player in the financial services industry, is headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 1995, the firm has established itself as a prominent investment bank and securities company, offering a comprehensive range of services including brokerage, asset management, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions across China and expanding internationally, CITIC Securities has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first Chinese firms to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company is renowned for its innovative financial products and services, which cater to a diverse clientele, from individual investors to large corporations. CITIC Securities holds a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top securities firms in China, and is recognised for its commitment to excellence and client-centric approach in the competitive financial landscape.

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31

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

CITIC Securities's score of 31 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CITIC Securities's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CITIC Securities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,270,950 kg CO2e, comprising 1,063,250 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 26,207,690 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 32,997,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,466,730 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 31,530,900 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, CITIC Securities has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company emitted approximately 27,593,650 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 743,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 26,850,450 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant decrease in emissions, particularly in Scope 2, which is primarily attributed to purchased electricity. Despite these reductions, CITIC Securities has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. CITIC Securities operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent or related organization, ensuring that its reported figures reflect its own operational impact. The firm continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
667,350
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Scope 2
22,963,300
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CITIC Securities's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 CITIC Securities is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

CITIC Securities 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
Reduction Actions

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