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Financial Intermediation
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updated 18 days ago

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc Sustainability Profile

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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., commonly referred to as Moody’s, is a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Headquartered in the United States, the firm operates extensively across major financial markets, including Europe and Asia. Founded in 1909, Moody’s has established itself as a cornerstone of the financial services industry, renowned for its rigorous credit assessments and analytical insights. The company’s core offerings include credit ratings, research, and risk management solutions, which are distinguished by their comprehensive methodologies and deep market expertise. Moody’s holds a prominent position in the industry, recognised for its commitment to transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. With a legacy of innovation and a robust reputation, Moody’s continues to shape the landscape of credit risk assessment and financial intelligence globally.

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100

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32

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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 124.8 million kg CO2e. This includes 641,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 123.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Moody's is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 15% by 2025, also from a 2019 base year. Moody's has further pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with a long-term target of a 90% reduction in absolute emissions by the same year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within its operations and supply chain.

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Scope 1
171,000
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000,000
000,000
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Scope 2
18,600,000
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0,000,000
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000,000
Scope 3
6,500,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's Location?

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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 Moody’s Investors Service, Inc is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Business Travel
25%
Capital Goods
5%
Investments
4%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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