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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Msci's score of 56 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Msci's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, MSCI, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. In 2019, MSCI reported total emissions of approximately 34,140,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 272,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 4,196,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 38,387,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 34,140,000 kg CO2e, including 230,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 3,514,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). For 2021, MSCI's emissions were reported at approximately 37,631,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 160,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 964,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching 37,631,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 42,690,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 154,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 579,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 42,690,000 kg CO2e. MSCI's long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute GHG emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments align with the Paris Agreement's objectives, which call for a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| 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 |
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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.
