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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Moody’s Investors Service, Inc'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.

82

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

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's score of 82 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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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,939,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,987,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 133,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from sources such as investments, business travel, and purchased goods and services. Moody's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. The company has established near-term targets, including a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, it aims for a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 2025. Long-term, Moody's targets a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating Moody's dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate governance.

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1,744,000
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Scope 2
13,591,000
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Scope 3
171,260,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Moody’s Investors Service, Inc'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. Moody’s Investors Service, Inc is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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