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Merrill Lynch International, LLC

Merrill Lynch International, LLC, a prominent subsidiary of Bank of America, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major financial markets globally. Founded in 1914, the firm has established itself as a leader in the financial services industry, specialising in wealth management, investment banking, and asset management. Merrill Lynch offers a diverse range of core products and services, including personalised investment strategies, financial planning, and market insights, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The firm is renowned for its commitment to innovation and client service, positioning itself as a trusted partner for individuals and institutions alike. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Merrill Lynch International continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its status as a key player in the global financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Merrill Lynch International, LLC'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.

40

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

Merrill Lynch International, LLC's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merrill Lynch International, LLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Merrill Lynch International, LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,782,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,026,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically attributed to business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 21,000,000 kg CO2e, with 2,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,853,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. Despite these figures, Merrill Lynch International has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term sustainability strategies. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, highlighting their awareness of the broader impact of their operations on climate change.

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20222023
Scope 1
2,230,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,853,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
199,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merrill Lynch International, LLC'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. This request for Merrill Lynch International, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Merrill Lynch International, LLC is not participating in any 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.

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

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