Morgan Stanley
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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Morgan Stanley's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Morgan Stanley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,592,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions at about 369,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 10,630,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting were about 12,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 17,912,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 482,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at about 10,714,000 kg CO2e. Morgan Stanley has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in energy usage by 2022 from a 2012 baseline, which they achieved with a 41% reduction in global GHG emissions by the end of 2022. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 and aims for a 72% absolute emissions reduction by 2050 from 2010 levels. They are also targeting a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031 from a 2021 baseline. These initiatives reflect Morgan Stanley's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating their proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes.
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| 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 345,738,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 113,349,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
