CLSA, or Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, is a leading investment group headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1986, CLSA has established itself as a prominent player in the financial services industry, specialising in equity broking, investment banking, and asset management across Asia and beyond. With a strong presence in key markets such as China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, CLSA offers a unique blend of research-driven insights and innovative financial solutions. The firm is renowned for its independent research capabilities and commitment to client service, which have earned it a distinguished reputation in the investment community. Over the years, CLSA has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Citic Securities in 2013, further solidifying its market position. As a trusted partner for institutional investors, CLSA continues to deliver exceptional value through its core services, making it a standout choice in the competitive landscape of financial services.
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In 2022, CLSA Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. The breakdown of emissions is as follows: Scope 1 emissions were about 227,090,910 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 501,367,580 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from purchased electricity (about 478,599,450 kg CO2e). The most substantial contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,671,676,090 kg CO2e, with major sources including purchased goods and services (approximately 1,969,568,300 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (about 1,871,760,200 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, CLSA has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, CITIC Securities Company Limited, reflecting the broader corporate family’s environmental impact. CLSA's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific climate pledges or SBTi targets have been reported.
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Scope 1 | 227,090,910 |
Scope 2 | 501,367,580 |
Scope 3 | 3,671,676,090 |
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Clsa is not participating in any 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.