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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 7 months ago

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME Group) is a leading global marketplace headquartered in the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898, the CME has evolved into a pivotal player in the financial services industry, specialising in derivatives trading across various asset classes, including commodities, interest rates, and foreign exchange. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, the CME Group has established itself as a cornerstone of the global economy. Its core offerings include futures and options contracts, which are distinguished by their robust liquidity and innovative trading technologies. The CME's unique position in the market is further underscored by its role in setting benchmark prices for numerous financial instruments. Recognised for its commitment to transparency and risk management, the CME Group continues to lead the way in the derivatives market, serving a diverse clientele of institutional and retail investors worldwide.

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38

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30

Industry Benchmark

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.'s score of 38 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CME Group Inc.

As of the latest available data, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of publicly disclosed emissions data. The organisation is a current subsidiary of CME Group Inc., which may influence its climate-related initiatives and reporting. CME Group Inc. has been proactive in addressing climate change, with emissions data cascaded from this parent organisation. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. are not detailed in the available information. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In the broader context, CME Group Inc. has engaged in various sustainability initiatives, which may indirectly impact Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.'s climate commitments. The lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the organisation to enhance its transparency and commitment to climate action.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
180,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
20,781,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
284,674,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chicago Mercantile Exchange 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. This request for Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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