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Kyobo Securities

Kyobo Securities Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the South Korean financial services industry, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1962, the firm has established itself as a leading securities company, offering a comprehensive range of services including brokerage, asset management, and investment banking. With a strong presence in major operational regions across South Korea, Kyobo Securities is renowned for its innovative financial products and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for both individual and institutional investors. Kyobo Securities distinguishes itself through its advanced trading platforms and robust research capabilities, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. As a key player in the market, the firm continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and reliability in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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47

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Kyobo Securities's score of 47 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kyobo Securities's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kyobo Securities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,256,220 kg CO2e. This figure includes 231,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,859,120 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 166,000 kg CO2e, which comprises 3,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 10,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 153,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Over the years, Kyobo Securities has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 1,731,920 kg CO2e, which increased to about 1,776,120 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has set near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming to cover 20% of its total investment and lending by total assets by 2030. As of 2023, required activities accounted for 16% of its total investment and lending, while optional activities made up 12%. Kyobo Securities is not currently committed to a net-zero target but has established significant reduction initiatives, demonstrating its proactive approach to climate action within the financial sector in South Korea.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
197,260
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
1,443,420
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kyobo Securities'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. Kyobo Securities is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kyobo Securities 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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