Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong's score of 75 is higher than 87% 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, 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 capital goods (approximately 14,044,000 kg CO2e). HKEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the exchange plans 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, using 2023 as the base year. The same 55% reduction target applies to Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. 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 climate goals. The emissions data and commitments are sourced directly from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, with no data cascading from a parent organization.
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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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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.
