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ASX Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

As part of the financial services industry (67) in Australia, ASX Limited (ASX) is committed to climate action. While the provided data does not include a sum of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for a single year, the company's reporting shows emissions across these scopes.

Recent Emissions Data:

• 2024: Total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 34,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to approximately 53,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, totalled approximately 1,511,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were approximately 50,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were around 63,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, with business travel as a significant component, totalled approximately 1,561,000 kg CO2e.
• 2022: Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion were approximately 34,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were substantially higher at approximately 13,318,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, largely from business travel, were approximately 269,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments:

ASX has demonstrated a commitment to climate change mitigation. It is a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a stated ambition for net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions. Further details on specific reduction targets and pathways are available through their reporting. ASX also actively participates in initiatives such as the "1.5°C Business Ambition" movement, indicating alignment with goals to limit global warming.

Emissions Trends and Scope Details:

ASX reports on Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) activities. Scope 3 emissions, particularly business travel, represent a significant portion of their reported footprint in recent years. The company aims to improve its data completeness, with "purchased goods and services" identified as a missing Scope 3 data point in several reporting years. ASX also tracks its electricity-related emission factors, providing insights into the carbon intensity of its operations.