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Egan-Jones Ratings Company

Egan-Jones Ratings Company, often referred to simply as Egan-Jones, is a prominent credit rating agency headquartered in the United States. Established in 1995, the company has carved a niche in the financial services industry, focusing on providing independent credit ratings, research, and risk assessment. With a commitment to transparency and accuracy, Egan-Jones has gained recognition for its innovative approach to credit analysis. Operating primarily in the US, Egan-Jones offers a range of services, including corporate credit ratings, municipal ratings, and structured finance assessments. What sets Egan-Jones apart is its unique methodology, which emphasises a thorough understanding of market dynamics and issuer fundamentals. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted alternative to traditional rating agencies, and has earned accolades for its rigorous standards and insightful analyses.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Egan-Jones Ratings Company'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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Egan-Jones Ratings Company's score of 23 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Egan-Jones Ratings Company's reported carbon emissions

Egan-Jones Ratings Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate strategy. However, the absence of emissions data suggests a potential opportunity for the company to enhance transparency and accountability in its environmental impact. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Egan-Jones may benefit from establishing clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global efforts in combating climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Egan-Jones Ratings Company'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. Egan-Jones Ratings Company is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Egan-Jones Ratings Company is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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