The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA), stands as a pivotal player in the global financial landscape. Founded in 1887, the JSE has evolved into Africa's largest stock exchange, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, and fixed income products. Its strategic location in one of Africa's major financial hubs enhances its operational reach across the continent. The JSE is renowned for its commitment to transparency and innovation, offering a diverse range of services that cater to both local and international investors. With a robust regulatory framework, it ensures a secure trading environment, making it a preferred choice for capital raising and investment. The exchange's notable achievements include being the first in Africa to launch a fully electronic trading platform, solidifying its market position as a leader in the industry.
How does Johannesburg Stock Exchange'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.
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.
Johannesburg Stock Exchange's score of 18 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,682,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions (5,572,000 kg CO2e) related to purchased electricity and Scope 3 emissions (3,033,000 kg CO2e) primarily from business travel. In 2020, the JSE's total emissions were about 7,031,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The JSE has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. The JSE's emissions data reflects its operational impact, but without clear reduction strategies, the exchange may face challenges in aligning with global climate goals. Overall, while the JSE has made strides in reporting its emissions, further action is necessary to establish concrete climate commitments and reduction targets to mitigate its environmental impact effectively.
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2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 5,971,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange 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.