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Financial Intermediation
KR
updated 14 days ago

Meritz Securities Co Sustainability Profile

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Meritz Securities Co., a prominent player in the South Korean financial services sector, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a leading securities firm, specialising in investment banking, asset management, and brokerage services. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Meritz Securities has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions. The firm offers a diverse range of core products, including equity and fixed-income trading, derivatives, and wealth management services, distinguished by their tailored approach to meet individual client needs. Meritz Securities has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its robust market position and contributions to the development of the South Korean capital market. As a trusted partner for investors, Meritz Securities continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and reliability in the financial industry.

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How does Meritz Securities Co'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.

22

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

Meritz Securities Co's score of 22 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meritz Securities Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Meritz Securities Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,638,000 kg CO2e, comprising 647,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects a slight decrease from 2020, where emissions were about 1,577,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 648,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 929,000 kg CO2e. Meritz Securities has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Meritz Financial Group Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting. As part of their climate commitments, Meritz Securities is expected to align with industry standards, although specific initiatives or targets have not been detailed in the available information.

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Scope 1
648,000
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Scope 2
929,000
000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Meritz Securities Co's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meritz Securities Co'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Meritz Securities Co's Location?

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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. This request for Meritz Securities Co is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Meritz Securities Co'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.

Meritz Securities Co has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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