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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 5,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-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 (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 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 further escalate this ambition, targeting a 90% reduction in absolute emissions from 2023 levels by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect HKEX's commitment to addressing climate change within the financial services sector. The organization is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
