Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, officially known as Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1935, the company has evolved into a powerhouse in the investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management sectors, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and asset management, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Morgan Stanley's commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions has solidified its position as a trusted advisor in the financial industry. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on sustainable growth, Morgan Stanley continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the global financial landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Morgan Stanley's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.
Industry Benchmark
Morgan Stanley's score of 40 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Morgan Stanley's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Morgan Stanley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55.3 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 24.2 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 902.1 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company recorded about 148.6 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Morgan Stanley has made significant strides in its climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall carbon footprint. The firm has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and is actively working towards reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In recent years, the company has received high scores from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), indicating strong performance in climate-related disclosures and initiatives. Overall, Morgan Stanley's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce carbon emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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Add to project2012 | 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 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Morgan Stanley is committed to some 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.
