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Msci

MSCI Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the financial services industry, particularly in areas such as risk management, portfolio analytics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research. With a strong presence in major financial hubs worldwide, MSCI offers a suite of innovative products, including indices, analytics, and data solutions that empower investors to make informed decisions. Its unique approach to integrating ESG factors into investment processes has positioned MSCI as a pioneer in sustainable investing. The company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable insights has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner for institutional investors, asset managers, and financial advisors globally.

DitchCarbon Score

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Msci's score of 66 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Msci's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, MSCI reported significant emissions data, with a focus on their climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the base year. Notably, MSCI has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by the same year. In 2022, MSCI's emissions included 154,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 579,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 42,690,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached 733,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has committed to a long-term reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. MSCI's climate strategy aligns with the Paris Agreement, which necessitates a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. The company is on track to meet its targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 2
4,196,000
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Scope 3
38,387,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Msci's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Msci is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Msci is participating in some 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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