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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.

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.

70

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Morgan Stanley's score of 70 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morgan Stanley's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Morgan Stanley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,709,217,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 1,812,548,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 295,578,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 22,601,091,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, the firm’s emissions totalled about 7,592,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 369,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,630,000 kg CO2e. Morgan Stanley has made substantial commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company achieved a 41% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions from a 2012 baseline by the end of 2022. Additionally, it aims for a 20% reduction in energy usage by 2022 from the same baseline, specifically targeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Looking ahead, Morgan Stanley has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching net zero across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes sourcing 100% renewable energy at all directly managed corporate sites by 2023 and maintaining carbon neutrality at these locations. Furthermore, the firm has set science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2031 from a 2021 baseline. Overall, Morgan Stanley's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and scientific recommendations.

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Scope 1
28,098,000
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Scope 2
345,738,000
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Scope 3
113,349,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morgan Stanley's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. This request for Morgan Stanley is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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