Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong

Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's reported carbon emissions

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), located in HK and operating within the "Other business services (74)" industry, has established comprehensive climate commitments and reported significant progress on its carbon emissions. **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2025:** Total emissions were approximately 51,914,000 kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 35,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions (including stationary combustion and fugitive emissions), approximately 6,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity), and approximately 51,873,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. * **2024:** Total emissions were approximately 54,839,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions amounted to roughly 60,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 5,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 54,774,000 kg CO2e. * **2023:** Total emissions were approximately 58,141,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 288,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions approximately 15,179,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 42,674,000 kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions were approximately 15,277,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 307,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions approximately 15,236,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,221,000 kg CO2e. * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 15,990,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 102,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions approximately 15,973,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,093,000 kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 19,118,000 kg CO2e (market-based Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 166,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 978,000 kg CO2e. * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 19,667,000 kg CO2e (market-based Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 33,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 2,523,000 kg CO2e. * **2018:** Total emissions were approximately 18,327,000 kg CO2e (market-based Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 38,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 1,890,000 kg CO2e. * **2017:** Total emissions were approximately 18,522,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 85,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 1,897,000 kg CO2e. * **2016:** Total emissions were approximately 17,499,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 38,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 1,858,000 kg CO2e. * **2015:** Total emissions were approximately 19,818,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2), with Scope 1 emissions around 52,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions approximately 1,540,000 kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** HKEX has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact: * **Net-Zero by 2040:** HKEX is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. * **Carbon Neutrality in Operations:** The exchange maintained carbon neutrality in its operations in 2025. * **Near-Term Emission Reduction:** HKEX aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2033, using a 2023 base year. * **Scope 3 Emission Reduction:** Similarly, the organisation commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% by 2033. * **Long-Term Emission Reduction:** HKEX has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040, also from a 2023 base year. * **Long-Term Scope 3 Emission Reduction:** A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions is targeted by 2040. These commitments reflect HKEX's dedication to sustainable business practices and its role in promoting a greener financial ecosystem.