Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd - ESG Rating & Company Profile powered by AI
This Disclosure rating covers 17 United Nations SDGs including: 'Zero Hunger', 'Decent Work & Economic Growth' and 'Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions'. This analysis of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd uses data points from across the internet and also from available documents by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. This dashboard includes a Q&A table about Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd in the Financial & Commodity Market Operators & Service Providers industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 7.1; made up of an environmental score of 8.0, social score of 6.2 and governance score of 7.0.
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Peer Group Comparison
Rank | Company | SDG Transparency Score ⓘ | Performance |
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1 | Central Depository Services (India) Ltd | 8.0 | High |
1 | Australian Securities Exchange Ltd | 8.0 | High |
26 | Worldline SA | 7.4 | High |
27 | Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA | 7.2 | High |
28 | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd | 7.1 | High |
29 | Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S | 6.9 | High |
29 | European Energy Exchange AG | 6.9 | High |
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70 | Ukrainska Birzha AT | 0.0 | Low |
70 | Triple Point Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Company Plc | 0.0 | Low |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd have an accelerator or VC vehicle to help deliver innovation?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose current and historical energy intensity?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd report the average age of the workforce?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd reference operational or capital allocation in relation to climate change?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose its ethnicity pay gap?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose cybersecurity risks?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd offer flexible work?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd have a long term incentive (LTI) executive compensation plan based on a measure of return on capital?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose the number of employees in R&D functions?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd conduct supply chain audits?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose incidents of non-compliance in relation to the health and safety impacts of products and services?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their cement production? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional cement making capacity')
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd conduct 360 degree staff reviews?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose the individual responsible for D&I?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose current and historical air emissions?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their coal usage? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional coal powered electricity generation')
Is executive remuneration linked to climate performance?
Does the Board describe its role in the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose current and / or historical scope 2 emissions?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose water use targets?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd have careers partnerships with academic institutions?
Did Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd have a product recall in the last two years?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose incidents of discrimination?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd allow for Work Councils/Collective Agreements to be formed?
Has Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd issued a profit warning in the past 24 months?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose parental leave metrics?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose climate scenario or pathway analysis?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose current and / or historical scope 1 emissions?
Are Operating Expesnses linked to emissions reduction?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose the pay ratio of women to men?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd support suppliers with sustainability related research and development?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose the number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd reflect climate-related risks in its financial statements?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their carbon intensite energy assets? (for example: 'We have no current plans to carry out further drilling for oil,')
Is Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd involved in embryonic stem cell research?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose GHG and Air Emissions intensity?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose its waste policy?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd report according to TCFD requirements?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose its policies for bribery, corruption, whistle-blower, conflict of interest?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose energy use targets?
Does Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd disclose its Renewable Energy targets?

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Potential Risks for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates stock exchanges and futures exchanges, and related clearing houses in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the United Kingdom. It operates through five segments: Cash, Equity and Financial Derivatives, Commodities, Post Trade, and Technology. The Cash segment covers various equity products traded on the cash market platforms of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange; sale of market data relating to the products; and other related activities. The Equity and Financial Derivatives segment provides and maintains trading platforms for a range of equity and financial derivative products, such as stock and equity index futures and options, derivative warrants, and callable bull/bear contracts and warrants, as well as sells related market data. The Commodities segment operates an exchange for the trading of base, ferrous, and precious metals futures and options contracts in the United Kingdom; and operates Qianhai Mercantile Exchange Co., Ltd., a commodity trading platform in the Mainland. This segment also covers commodities contracts traded on Futures Exchange. The Post Trade segment operates clearing houses that are responsible for clearing, settlement, depository, custodian, and nominee services. The Technology segment offers various services that provide users with access to the platform and infrastructure. The company serves issuers and investors. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is based in Central, Hong Kong.