Marketaxess
MarketAxess Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading electronic trading platform in the fixed-income market. Founded in 2000, the company has revolutionised the way institutional investors trade bonds, providing a transparent and efficient marketplace. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, MarketAxess serves a diverse clientele, including asset managers, hedge funds, and banks. The firm’s core offerings include its advanced trading technology and data analytics services, which facilitate the execution of corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and other fixed-income securities. MarketAxess is renowned for its unique all-to-all trading model, which enhances liquidity and price discovery. As a pioneer in the industry, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first electronic trading platform for corporate bonds, solidifying its position as a market leader in fixed-income trading solutions.
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Marketaxess's score of 29 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Marketaxess's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, MarketAxess reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,544,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 179,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 640,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 13,725,000 kg CO2e, primarily from employee commuting and purchased goods and services. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 15,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 172,300 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 608,251 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 14,200,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, MarketAxess has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions and engage in sustainability practices, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the financial services industry.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 172,300 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 608,251 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,786,900 | 00,000,000 |
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Marketaxess is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
