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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley, officially known as Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management sectors, Morgan Stanley offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of corporations, governments, and individuals. The firm is renowned for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to client service, distinguishing itself through a combination of deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology. With a robust market position, Morgan Stanley has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Morgan Stanley'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 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Morgan Stanley'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.

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Morgan Stanley's reported carbon emissions

Morgan Stanley's most recent carbon emissions data indicates a total of approximately 55,314,791,000 kg CO2e for the year 2023, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This figure includes 24,201,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 902,133,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 49,544,351,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from business travel and downstream leased assets. The firm has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a commitment that spans all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal, initiated in 2023, underscores Morgan Stanley's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. In summary, Morgan Stanley is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, with a clear roadmap aimed at achieving net-zero by 2050, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate governance.

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Scope 1
28,098,000
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Scope 2
345,738,000
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Scope 3
113,349,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morgan Stanley's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Morgan Stanley 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.

Morgan Stanley is not committed to any 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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