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Morgan Stanley Asia Limited Sustainability Profile

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Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, a subsidiary of the renowned global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, is headquartered in Hong Kong (HK) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a key player in the investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management sectors. With a strong focus on delivering innovative financial solutions, Morgan Stanley Asia Limited offers a diverse range of services, including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and asset management. Its commitment to client-centric strategies and deep market insights sets it apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for its robust market position, Morgan Stanley Asia Limited has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in investment banking and wealth management. The firm continues to leverage its global expertise to meet the evolving needs of clients in Asia.

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How does Morgan Stanley Asia Limited'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.

55

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's score of 55 is higher than 74% 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 Asia Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, and any relevant emissions data would be cascaded from its parent company. Morgan Stanley has made significant climate commitments, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which reflects its dedication to transparency in environmental impact. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives for Morgan Stanley Asia Limited have not been detailed. As a part of the broader corporate family, Morgan Stanley's climate strategies may influence its subsidiaries, but specific initiatives or targets for Morgan Stanley Asia Limited remain unspecified. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in climate action, although concrete data and commitments are currently lacking.

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Scope 2
345,738,000
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Scope 3
113,349,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's Location?

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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 Asia Limited is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
98%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Morgan Stanley Asia Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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