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New Zealands Exchange Sustainability Profile

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New Zealand's Exchange (NZX), headquartered in Wellington, NZ, is a leading financial market operator in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2002, NZX has evolved into a pivotal player in the securities and derivatives markets, facilitating capital raising and investment opportunities across various sectors. NZX offers a diverse range of services, including equity and debt listings, market data, and trading solutions, distinguished by its commitment to transparency and innovation. The exchange plays a crucial role in supporting New Zealand's economy, connecting investors with local businesses and fostering growth. With a strong market position, NZX has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of new trading platforms and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted marketplace for investors and issuers alike.

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43

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

New Zealands Exchange's score of 43 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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New Zealands Exchange's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, New Zealand's Exchange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 255,800 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 26,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 226,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from employee commuting (182,600 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (28,500 kg CO2e). In 2022, the Exchange's emissions were significantly higher, with a total of approximately 110,604,160,000 kg CO2e. This included 78,395,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 32,208,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, indicating a substantial reduction in emissions in 2023. Despite these figures, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from the Exchange. The organization does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, as it operates independently without cascading data from other corporate entities. Overall, while the Exchange has made strides in reducing its emissions, further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy and accountability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
4,200
0,000
0,000
Scope 2
39,800
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
36,900
00,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is New Zealands Exchange's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New Zealands Exchange's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is New Zealands Exchange'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 New Zealands Exchange is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

New Zealands Exchange's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

New Zealands Exchange's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 282% last year and increased by approximately 514% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Employee Commuting
81%
Waste Generated in Operations
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%

New Zealands Exchange'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.

New Zealands Exchange 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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