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Msci
Services Auxiliary to Financial IntermediationUnited StatesNYSE: MSCI
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MSCI Inc., a leading provider of services auxiliary to financial intermediation, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally across key financial markets. Founded in 1969, MSCI has established itself as a pivotal player in the investment decision-making process, offering a range of innovative solutions that include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data.
With a strong focus on delivering unique insights, MSCI's products empower institutional investors to navigate complex market dynamics effectively. The company is renowned for its comprehensive index offerings, which serve as benchmarks for investment performance worldwide. MSCI's commitment to excellence has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for asset managers, pension funds, and other financial institutions seeking to enhance their investment strategies.
90
DitchCarbon score
+53 vs industry average
Msci’s score of 90 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Msci's reported carbon emissions
MSCI reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024 as approximately 7.3 trillion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 97,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 50.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
MSCI has set several ambitious climate commitments, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using a 2019 base year.
Near-term targets include:
- An 80% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2019 base year.
- A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2019 base year.
Long-term targets include:
- A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040, from a 2019 base year.
MSCI also aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and increase the proportion of suppliers with science-based targets to 60% by spend, both from a 2019 base year.
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Msci’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
On track42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
On track42%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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