Morgan Stanley, officially known as Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management sectors, Morgan Stanley offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of corporations, governments, and individuals. The firm is renowned for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to client service, distinguishing itself through a combination of deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology. With a robust market position, Morgan Stanley has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry.
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In 2024, Morgan Stanley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,592,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at 369,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 10,630,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting at 12,000 kg CO2e. Globally, the firm’s total emissions reached about 52,467,040,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,595,419,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 717,661,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 47,153,960,000 kg CO2e. Morgan Stanley has made significant strides in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 41% reduction in global GHG emissions from a 2012 baseline by the end of 2022. The firm has set ambitious targets, including a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Morgan Stanley aims to source 100% renewable energy at all directly managed corporate sites by 2023 and maintain carbon neutrality at these locations. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Morgan Stanley's proactive approach to climate action, demonstrating a clear pathway towards sustainability and compliance with science-based targets.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 28,098,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 345,738,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 113,349,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Morgan Stanley 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.