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Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

29

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 figure includes 60,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 24,239,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 54,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (27,474,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (4,694,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, HKEX's total emissions were about 58,141,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 288,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 22,893,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 42,674,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. HKEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they plan to achieve net-zero across all scopes by 2040. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033, with a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect HKEX's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global standards.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
52,000
00,000
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

How Carbon Intensive is Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's Location?

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Very high
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.

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 28% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Capital Goods
26%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
11%
Business Travel
9%
Employee Commuting
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong'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.

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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