MarketAxess Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading electronic trading platform in the fixed-income market. Founded in 2000, the company has revolutionised the way institutional investors trade bonds, providing a transparent and efficient marketplace. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, MarketAxess offers innovative solutions that enhance liquidity and streamline trading processes. The firm’s core products include its advanced trading technology and data analytics services, which are designed to optimise execution and improve price discovery. MarketAxess is recognised for its unique all-to-all trading model, allowing a diverse range of participants to connect and transact seamlessly. As a pioneer in the industry, MarketAxess has achieved significant milestones, including being the first to introduce a fully electronic platform for corporate bond trading, solidifying its position as a market leader in fixed-income trading solutions.
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In 2023, MarketAxess Holdings Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,844,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 179,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 14,544,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 12,162,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 990,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 890,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, the company reported a slight increase in total emissions to approximately 15,898,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 664,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions rising to about 15,057,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, MarketAxess has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. The company has reported emissions data for all three scopes, indicating transparency in their environmental impact assessment.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 172,300 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 608,250 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,786,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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MarketAxess Holdings Inc. 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.