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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.

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72

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Intercontinental Exchange's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 69,394,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 222,535,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, ICE's total emissions were about 261,289,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 5,820,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 68,583,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 246,024,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. ICE has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032, using 2021 as a baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5-degree methodology. Additionally, ICE has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect ICE's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the financial services sector.

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3,117,000
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2,110,000
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Scope 3
19,061,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Intercontinental Exchange's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Intercontinental Exchange is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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