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MSN Sustainability Profile

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MSN, officially known as Microsoft Network, is a prominent web portal and online service provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, MSN has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the digital media and online services industry. The platform primarily operates in North America and has a substantial presence in various global markets. MSN offers a diverse range of services, including news, entertainment, and lifestyle content, alongside its email and cloud storage solutions. Its unique integration with Microsoft products enhances user experience, setting it apart from competitors. Over the years, MSN has achieved notable milestones, including its transition to a more user-centric platform, which has solidified its position as a trusted source of information and services in the digital landscape.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

MSN's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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MSN's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Microsoft Corporation

As of the latest available data, MSN does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, it is important to note that MSN's climate commitments and emissions data are cascaded from its parent company, Microsoft Corporation. This relationship means that MSN aligns its sustainability efforts with Microsoft's broader environmental strategies. Microsoft has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon negativity by 2030, aiming to remove more carbon from the environment than it emits. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with specific initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate pledges. These initiatives include commitments to renewable energy sourcing and improving energy efficiency across its operations. While MSN does not have its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it benefits from the robust climate framework established by Microsoft, which includes comprehensive reporting and accountability measures. This corporate family relationship ensures that MSN is part of a larger commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
100,561,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
819,582,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is MSN's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. MSN's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is MSN'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 MSN is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

MSN's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

MSN's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 42% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Capital Goods
40%
Purchased Goods and Services
33%
Use of Sold Products
16%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

MSN'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.

MSN 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
Reduction Actions

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