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.
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Msci's score of 66 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, MSCI reported significant emissions data, with a total of approximately 90718.5 kg CO2e from power generation, 120000 kg CO2e from steel production, and 150000 kg CO2e from cement production. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2035, and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by the same year, starting from a 2019 baseline. For near-term targets, MSCI has committed to a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement, and aims for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. Specifically, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, both from a 2019 base year. Long-term, MSCI targets a 90% reduction in all scopes by 2040. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from MSCI Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change through science-based methodologies.
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2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,731,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 636,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Msci is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.