The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is a leading financial institution headquartered in Singapore, serving as a vital hub for capital markets across Asia. Specialising in financial intermediation services, excluding insurance and pension funding, SGX provides a comprehensive platform for securities trading, derivatives, and clearing services. Since its establishment in 1999, SGX has grown to become one of the most prominent stock exchanges in the region, recognised for its robust market infrastructure and innovative offerings.
SGX’s core products include equity and derivatives trading, post-trade services, and market data solutions, all designed to facilitate efficient capital flow and investment. Its strategic position in Asia and commitment to technological advancement have helped it secure a strong market presence and notable achievements in fostering regional financial integration. As a key player in the industry, SGX continues to evolve, supporting Singapore’s status as a global financial centre.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Singapore Exchange's reported carbon emissions
Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Singapore, operating within the financial intermediation services sector, has reported its carbon emissions data from fiscal years 2019 to 2025.
For fiscal year 2025, SGX's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were approximately 15,434,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises about 24,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 3,635,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 11,775,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The reporting for this year indicates that data for Scope 3/purchased goods and services was missing.
In fiscal year 2024, total emissions amounted to approximately 18,416,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 32,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3,947,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 14,437,000 kg CO2e. Similar to 2025, Scope 3/purchased goods and services data was not disclosed.
Fiscal year 2023 saw total emissions of approximately 10,660,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 30,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 3,568,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 7,062,000 kg CO2e. Again, Scope 3/purchased goods and services data was unavailable.
For fiscal year 2022, total emissions were approximately 8,470,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 35,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3,469,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4,966,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3/purchased goods and services category was missing from disclosure.
In fiscal year 2021, total emissions were reported as approximately 8,326,000 kg CO2e, including about 65,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 4,324,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 3,937,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3/purchased goods and services category was also missing.
For fiscal year 2020, total emissions were approximately 8,931,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 45,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4,352,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4,535,000 kg CO2e.
In fiscal year 2019, while specific emissions figures are not available in the provided data, a GHG emissions report for Scope 1, 2, and 3 indicated approximately 8,000 tonnes CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Initiatives:
Singapore Exchange has made significant commitments to reduce its environmental impact. It has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2031, using fiscal year 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, SGX is committed to ensuring that 100% of its customers, covering downstream leased assets, will have science-based targets by fiscal year 2026. These targets have been assessed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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Singapore Exchange’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2026
100% reduction in all scopes
Singapore Exchange commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year. Singapore Exchange also commits 1…
2031
42% reduction in Scope 2
Singapore Exchange commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year. Singapore Exchange also commits 1…
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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