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Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), is a leading global financial marketplace established in 1891. As a pivotal player in the Asia-Pacific region, HKEX operates primarily in the securities and derivatives markets, facilitating capital raising and trading for a diverse range of companies. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, HKEX has evolved into a premier exchange, offering unique products such as Stock Connect, which links mainland China and international markets. Its robust trading platform and commitment to innovation have solidified its position as one of the largest exchanges in the world by market capitalisation. HKEX continues to play a crucial role in the global financial landscape, attracting both local and international investors.

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How does Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong'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.

80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's score of 80 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,839,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 54,774,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 27,474,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 4,694,000 kg CO2e). HKEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2023 baseline, alongside a similar 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals further escalate these reductions, targeting a 90% decrease in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. The organization’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from HKEX itself. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating HKEX's dedication to sustainability and responsible governance.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
52,000
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00,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 2
19,766,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000
Scope 3
1,540,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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