Mirae Asset Securities, a leading financial services firm headquartered in South Korea (KR), has established itself as a prominent player in the global investment landscape since its founding in 1997. With a strong presence in key operational regions including Asia, North America, and Europe, the company excels in various sectors such as asset management, brokerage, and investment banking. Renowned for its innovative financial solutions, Mirae Asset Securities offers a diverse range of products and services, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. The firm is distinguished by its commitment to research-driven strategies and client-centric approaches, which have garnered it a solid market position and numerous accolades. As a trusted partner for investors, Mirae Asset Securities continues to shape the future of finance with its robust offerings and strategic insights.
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In 2023, Mirae Asset Securities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,562,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,043,000 kg CO2e, comprising 567,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 476,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 4,592,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 549,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (409,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (140,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 11,404,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The emissions for 2021 were higher at approximately 13,264,000 kg CO2e, showing a trend of reduction over the years. Mirae Asset Securities has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. The company plans to achieve this through a linear reduction of 5.8% annually, starting from 2023. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a long-term strategy to mitigate their carbon footprint. The company has also established near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), focusing on covering 10% of its total investment and lending by total balance sheet assets as of 2022. As of that year, required activities constituted 4% of their total investment and lending, while optional activities made up 37%. Overall, Mirae Asset Securities is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and has laid out a clear path to achieving significant climate goals in the coming years.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,075,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 16,640,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 681,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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