- Increased purchase price of RECs for greenhouse gas reduction.
- Increased legal costs for customer and investor lawsuits related to greenwashing.
- Additional costs due to various regulations such as the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Potential shift in the monetary policy stance of the Bank of Korea towards interest rate hikes.
- Potential risk of deteriorating credit quality for certain vulnerable companies.
Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 10.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 384 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
11.4K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
56.0K m3/year
2022
Waste
442.4K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
227.1K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 384 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-01 to 2019-12 | 11.0K tonCO2eq/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 17.7K tonCO2eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first domestic financial institution to sign a long-term renewable energy certificate (REC) purchase agreement in February 2023.
- Reduced a total of 2,001 tons of emissions per year through forest care activities.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 16.2% year-on-year (Scope 1 & 2).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Maintain total shareholder return of over 30% by 2025
- Expand investments and advisory services in areas consistent with the K-Taxonomy’s green economic activities by 2025
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity (RE 100) by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reach KRW 45 trillion in Sustainable Finance by 2025
- Reduce internal GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2) by 42% from 2022 to 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Governance & AccountabilityClimate EngagementInclusive Growth