Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
HKEX's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, HKEX completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
HKEX has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into HKEX's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HKEX amounted to 24,299 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HKEX increased by 4.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
HKEX's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HKEX's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of HKEX were 60 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 63.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), HKEX's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 79.17%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are HKEX's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, HKEX reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 24,239 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 26.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), HKEX's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HKEX's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does HKEX use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, HKEX reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
HKEX's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into HKEX's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, HKEX reported 54,774 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of HKEX includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
HKEX's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HKEX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, HKEX reported total Scope 3 emissions of 54,774 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 5,500.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), HKEX's Scope 3 emissions increased by 28.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does HKEX disclose?
In 2024, HKEX reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of HKEX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to HKEX's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 27,474 tCO₂e (50.16%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,044 tCO₂e (25.64%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,158 tCO₂e (11.24%)
HKEX's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into HKEX’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, HKEX reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,230 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
HKEX's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does HKEX's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, HKEX reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.16, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does HKEX rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, HKEX ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places HKEX among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into HKEX's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, HKEX reported a total carbon footprint of 79,073 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.07% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to HKEX's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.65%.a