Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong (HKEX) in Hong Kong, operating in "Other business services (74)", reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,914 tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes 35 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 51,873 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.

Looking back, HKEX's total emissions were approximately 54,839 tonnes CO2e in 2024, consisting of 60 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 5 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 54,774 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. In 2023, total emissions were around 58,141 tonnes CO2e, with 288 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 15,179 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 42,674 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The company’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 were approximately 14,446 tonnes CO2e, out of a total of 15,277 tonnes CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were 15,990 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 15,041 tonnes CO2e.

HKEX has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2. More broadly, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.

The company has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. For the near term, HKEX commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2033 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% within the same timeframe. For the long term, HKEX commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2023 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.