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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

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 44 is higher than 97% 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 2023, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 258,950,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,588,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 48,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and steam. The majority of their emissions, about 206,009,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2022, ICE's total emissions were approximately 241,015,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,633,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 49,450,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 187,520,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, the total emissions were about 236,836,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 5,253,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 56,686,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 178,874,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, ICE reported total emissions of about 74,740,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,117,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 52,562,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 19,061,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, ICE has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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2,110,000
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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. Intercontinental Exchange is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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 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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