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Msci

MSCI Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the financial services industry, particularly in areas such as risk management, portfolio analytics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research. With a strong presence in major financial hubs worldwide, MSCI offers a suite of innovative products, including indices, analytics, and data solutions that empower investors to make informed decisions. Its unique approach to integrating ESG factors into investment processes has positioned MSCI as a pioneer in sustainable investing. The company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable insights has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner for institutional investors, asset managers, and financial advisors globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Msci's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Msci's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Msci's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, MSCI has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data. However, the company has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. MSCI has set a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. In the near term, MSCI aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030, and its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by the same year. For the long term, the company has committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, which calls for a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. MSCI's emissions reduction strategy is comprehensive, addressing all scopes of emissions, which include direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions from the value chain (Scope 3). The company’s commitment to these targets reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the professional services sector.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
272,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
4,196,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
38,387,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Msci's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Msci is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Msci is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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