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KGI Financial Holding

KGI Financial Holding, also known as KGI, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Established in 1996, the company has expanded its operations across major regions in Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore. Specialising in investment banking, asset management, and brokerage services, KGI distinguishes itself through its innovative financial solutions and comprehensive market insights. With a strong focus on client-centric services, KGI offers a diverse range of products, including equities, fixed income, and wealth management services. The firm has achieved notable recognition in the industry, positioning itself as a leading player in the Asian financial market. KGI's commitment to excellence and strategic growth has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for investors seeking tailored financial solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KGI Financial Holding'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.

40

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 40 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KGI Financial Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KGI Financial Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27.3 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 549,130 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 6.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 273.4 million kg CO2e, which includes emissions from business travel and downstream leased assets. Over the years, KGI has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2018 to 2023, the company has made strides in decreasing its total emissions from about 24.7 million tonnes CO2e in 2018 to the current figure. Notably, KGI has set long-term net-zero commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a commitment to submit specific reduction targets by April 2024. KGI's emissions reduction strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on both direct and indirect emissions, and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
1,592,311
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11,173,095
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KGI Financial Holding's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. KGI Financial Holding is headquartered in TW, 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.

KGI Financial Holding is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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