Moody’s Investors Service, Inc
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., a prominent player in the investment banking and securities dealing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1909, Moody’s has established itself as a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, serving a diverse clientele that includes corporations, governments, and financial institutions.
With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Moody’s offers unique insights through its core products, including credit ratings and risk assessment tools. The company is renowned for its rigorous analytical methodologies and comprehensive data, which empower clients to make informed financial decisions. As a trusted authority in the market, Moody’s continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the global financial landscape.
+71 vs industry average
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Investment Banking and Securities Dealing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Investment Banking and Securities Dealing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 40% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's reported carbon emissions
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (US) is committed to ambitious climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. This long-term goal is supported by near-term objectives, such as a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Moody's aims for a 15% reduction in specific Scope 3 emissions – encompassing fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting – by 2025, also from a 2019 baseline.
In terms of reported emissions, for the year 2025, Moody's reported a total of approximately 96.4 million kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 617,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 243,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions estimated at 95.5 million kg CO2e.
For the year 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 124.8 million kg CO2e. This breaks down into Scope 1 emissions of about 641,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 254,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 123.9 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, Moody's reported total emissions of approximately 140.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 610,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 400,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 139.6 million kg CO2e.
The company's total emissions for 2022 were approximately 139.2 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 810,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 440,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 138 million kg CO2e.
For 2021, Moody's reported total emissions of approximately 122.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 851,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 432,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 121.3 million kg CO2e.
In 2020, Moody's total emissions were approximately 115.8 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 919,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 112.2 million kg CO2e.
Previous reporting for 2019 shows total emissions of approximately 155.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 13.6 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 140.3 million kg CO2e.
Moody's has had its climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with a 1.5°C emissions trajectory. These targets are applied across the company's operations and value chain.
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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
50% Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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