Public Profile

Korea Exchange

Korea Exchange, often referred to as KRX, is a leading financial market operator headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 2005, KRX plays a pivotal role in the Asian financial landscape, primarily serving the securities and derivatives markets. The exchange facilitates trading in equities, bonds, and various financial instruments, making it a cornerstone of the region's investment ecosystem. With its headquarters in Seoul, KRX has expanded its influence across major operational regions in Asia, providing a platform that supports both domestic and international investors. Notable achievements include the introduction of innovative trading technologies and a commitment to enhancing market transparency. KRX's unique offerings, such as its comprehensive index services and diverse product range, position it as a key player in the global financial market, fostering growth and stability in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Korea 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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Korea Exchange's score of 24 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Korea Exchange's reported carbon emissions

Korea Exchange, headquartered in South Korea (KR), currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or initiatives. Without specific emissions figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or sustainability efforts. However, as a key player in the financial sector, Korea Exchange is likely to be influenced by industry standards and expectations regarding climate action. The exchange may be expected to adopt measures in line with global climate commitments, focusing on transparency and accountability in emissions reporting in the future.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Korea Exchange's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Korea Exchange is headquartered in KR, 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.

Korea Exchange 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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