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.
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.
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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 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, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Moody's is committed to a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 2025. Moody's has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing total emissions by 90% from 2019 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Moody's Corporation, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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