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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley, officially known as Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management sectors, Morgan Stanley offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of corporations, governments, and individuals. The firm is renowned for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to client service, distinguishing itself through a combination of deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology. With a robust market position, Morgan Stanley has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Morgan Stanley's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Morgan Stanley's score of 37 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morgan Stanley's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Morgan Stanley reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,314,791,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 24,201,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 902,133,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 148,633,053,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of defined targets suggests that while Morgan Stanley is aware of its carbon footprint, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce emissions in a structured manner. Overall, Morgan Stanley's emissions data highlights the significant scale of its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share for financial institutions. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morgan Stanley's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Morgan Stanley is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Morgan Stanley 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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