- Sluggish market sentiment on trading and investment, resulting in a decline in commission income.
- Sharp decrease in the total issuance of USD-denominated bonds in 2023.
- Unfavorable macro market factors.
- Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike and geopolitical factors impacting Hong Kong’s stock market.
Southwest Securities International Securities Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Southwest Securities International Securities Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.09 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.07 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 30.02 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
31.09 tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
0.80 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
47.6K kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.07 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 30.02 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 31.09 tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 87.54 tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 126.46 tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 149.00 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Total GHG emissions amounted to approximately 31.09 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), a decrease from 87.54 tCO2e in 2022.
- Reduced energy consumption from 124,017.61 kWh in 2022 to 47,595.86 kWh in 2023.
- Recycled 0.14 tonnes of paper out of 0.46 tonnes consumed.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Anti-corruptionProtection of Customer InformationProduct ResponsibilityEmployment and Labour PracticesHealth and SafetyDevelopment and TrainingLabour StandardsSupply Chain ManagementCommunity InvestmentClimate ChangeEnergy ConsumptionWater ConsumptionWaste