Johannesburg Stock Exchange
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Johannesburg Stock Exchange's score of 16 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Johannesburg Stock Exchange's reported carbon emissions
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 (purchased electricity) at about 5,572,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions (business travel) at around 3,033,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2020, where total emissions were about 7,031,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,971,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 1,000,000 kg CO2e. The JSE has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, it continues to monitor its emissions and report on them annually, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its sustainability practices. The exchange's emissions per unit of revenue and per employee indicate a focus on efficiency, with figures of 0.0034 kg CO2e per USD of revenue and 16,000 kg CO2e per full-time employee in 2021. Overall, while the JSE has not set formal reduction targets, its ongoing emissions reporting suggests an awareness of climate impact and a potential pathway towards future commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 5,971,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
Johannesburg Stock Exchange is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
