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.
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company's score of 23 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Egan-Jones Ratings Company, headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2018 and 2019. In both years, the company disclosed a CO2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.0013 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, although specific total emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not available. Currently, Egan-Jones has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of specific commitments towards reducing their carbon footprint. The absence of disclosed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As of now, Egan-Jones Ratings Company does not inherit emissions data from any parent or related organizations, and all performance data is sourced directly from the company itself.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Egan-Jones Ratings Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

