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Meritz Securities Co

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Meritz Securities Co's score of 22 is lower than 82% 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, headquartered in South Korea, 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 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2020, where the company recorded total emissions of about 1,577,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 648,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 929,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Meritz Securities has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a potential area for future reporting and improvement. As the financial services industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Meritz Securities' commitment to addressing climate change remains crucial for aligning with global climate goals.

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20202021
Scope 1
648,000
000,000
Scope 2
929,000
000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Meritz Securities Co is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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