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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.

87

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 87 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 2022, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. reported a total of approximately 139,231,000 kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions, with specific breakdowns of 810,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 137,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. This includes a near-term target of a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels, and a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 2025. Moody's has also committed to ensuring that 60% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. The long-term goal is to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. These initiatives reflect Moody's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability standards.

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Scope 2
13,591,000
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Scope 3
171,260,000
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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.

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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