Moody’s Investors Service, Inc
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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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,939,000 kg CO2e. This includes 571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 133,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 92,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 20,300,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 3,100,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Moody's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they target a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 2025. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with a target of 90% reduction in absolute emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Moody's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards these goals, with progress monitored and reported regularly.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 171,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,500,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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