Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
HKEX's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 8 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into HKEX's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HKEX amounted to 16,261 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HKEX increased by 4.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
HKEX's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HKEX's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of HKEX were 288 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 73.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), HKEX's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are HKEX's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, HKEX reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,173 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 15,973 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does HKEX use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, HKEX reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, HKEX reported 15,966 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of HKEX includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
HKEX's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are HKEX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, HKEX reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,966 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has HKEX reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, HKEX's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,532.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), HKEX's Scope 3 emissions increased by 1,207.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does HKEX disclose?
In 2023, HKEX reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to HKEX's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,350 tCOâ‚‚e (46.04%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,279 tCOâ‚‚e (20.54%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,329 tCOâ‚‚e (14.59%)
HKEX's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into HKEX's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, HKEX reported a total carbon footprint of 32,227 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 92.24% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to HKEX's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 49.54%.