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HKEXNEWS

HKEXNEWS, the official news platform of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), is headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 2000, HKEX has become a pivotal player in the global financial market, facilitating securities trading, clearing, and settlement services. The platform primarily serves the Asia-Pacific region, providing timely updates and insights into market activities, regulatory changes, and corporate announcements. HKEXNEWS stands out for its comprehensive coverage of market data and its commitment to transparency, making it an essential resource for investors and stakeholders. With a strong market position, HKEX has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of various trading platforms and the expansion of its product offerings. As a leader in the financial services industry, HKEXNEWS continues to enhance its services, ensuring that users remain informed in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does HKEXNEWS'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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

HKEXNEWS's score of 20 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HKEXNEWS's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, HKEXNEWS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,159,950 kg CO2e, comprising 30,580 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,126,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,550 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant decrease from 2019, where total emissions were about 2,000,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 64,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,138,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 41,630 kg CO2e. In 2017, the total emissions were substantially higher at approximately 832,437,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 200,339,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 607,573,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included waste generated in operations, amounting to 24,140,673 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, HKEXNEWS has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for emissions reduction. Their climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in sustainability practices.

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200,339,000
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Scope 2
607,573,000
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24,140,673
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HKEXNEWS's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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 HKEXNEWS is in HK, 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.

HKEXNEWS 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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