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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
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updated 25 days ago

Msci

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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.

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75

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Msci's score of 75 is higher than 87% 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, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions across various regions. The total emissions included approximately 543,180 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,140,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2 globally. Notably, in the US alone, emissions were about 186,219 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 4,930,819 kg CO2e for Scope 2. MSCI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to the Paris Agreement, which calls for a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. The company’s long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.

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201520192020202120222024
Scope 1
3,731,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
636,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

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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.

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 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
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