KGI Financial Holding, also known as KGI, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the financial industry, focusing on investment banking, wealth management, and brokerage services. With a strong presence in Asia, particularly in Taiwan and Hong Kong, KGI has built a reputation for its innovative financial solutions and client-centric approach. KGI's core offerings include securities brokerage, asset management, and investment advisory services, distinguished by their commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced customer experience. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust market position and comprehensive financial services. As a key player in the financial sector, KGI Financial Holding continues to drive growth and innovation, catering to a diverse clientele across the region.
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In 2024, KGI Financial Holding, headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,395,460 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. This includes 1,525,410 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,870,050 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 298,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from downstream leased assets (about 293,556,530 kg CO2e) and upstream leased assets (approximately 1,528,090 kg CO2e). KGI Financial Holding has set ambitious long-term reduction targets. By 2034, the company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its commercial real estate loan portfolio by 78.1% per square metre, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut emissions from its electricity generation project finance portfolio by 81.9% per MWh, also from a 2022 baseline. The organisation is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. KGI Financial Holding is a member of the BA1.5 group, indicating its alignment with the 1.5°C climate goal. The company has also committed to setting near-term targets covering 50% of its total investment and lending by total assets as of 2022, with a deadline for submission by April 2024. Overall, KGI Financial Holding is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a framework for accountability and transparency in its climate commitments.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,592,311 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,173,095 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 122,237 | - | 000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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