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Financial Intermediation
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KGI Financial Holding Sustainability Profile

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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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48

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

KGI Financial Holding's score of 48 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

67%

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KGI Financial Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KGI Financial Holding, headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,254,410 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17,870,050 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 293,556,530 kg CO2e from downstream leased assets. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 19,395,460 kg CO2e. KGI has set ambitious long-term reduction targets, aiming to decrease GHG emissions from its commercial real estate loan portfolio by 78.1% per square meter and from its electricity generation project finance portfolio by 81.9% per MWh by 2034, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, KGI is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments, being a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which focuses on limiting global warming to 1.5°C. KGI's emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organization, ensuring transparency in its climate impact reporting.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,592,311
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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
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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
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000,000
-
-
0,000,000
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-
-
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is KGI Financial Holding's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KGI Financial Holding's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is KGI Financial Holding's Location?

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Very high
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 KGI Financial Holding is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

KGI Financial Holding's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

KGI Financial Holding's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Downstream Leased Assets
97%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

KGI Financial Holding's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

KGI Financial Holding has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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