Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, commonly known as ICE, is a leading global operator of financial and commodity markets, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, ICE has rapidly evolved, establishing itself as a key player in the trading and clearing of derivatives, equities, and fixed income products. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company offers a diverse range of services that include electronic trading platforms and data services. ICE is renowned for its innovative approach to market infrastructure, providing unique solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of the New York Stock Exchange in 2013, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to technological advancement and regulatory compliance, Intercontinental Exchange continues to shape the future of global finance.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Intercontinental Exchange'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Intercontinental Exchange's score of 72 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Intercontinental Exchange's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 229,284,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,212,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (3,731,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (391,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 67,394,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity accounting for 67,857,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significant, reaching approximately 222,535,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (124,396,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (59,001,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, ICE's total emissions were about 261,289,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032, using a 2021 baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5-degree methodology, demonstrating ICE's dedication to climate action. Additionally, ICE aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term goal reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., with no data cascading from a parent organisation.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,117,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,110,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,061,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Intercontinental Exchange 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.
