Morningstar

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Morningstar doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 62

Morningstar has a DitchCarbon Score of 62, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to manage its carbon intensity relative to its industry peers. A higher score would signify even greater success in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Morningstar, a company in the finance sector, has a carbon intensity ranking of very low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

A company located in the United States with a low carbon intensity rating is likely benefiting from the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. This suggests that the company’s sustainability practices are aligned with the United States’ overall lower environmental impact.

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Sustainability Maturity

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

11.17%

...this company is doing 11.17% better in emissions than the industry average.

Morningstar, Inc., founded in 1984 and headquartered in Chicago, operates within the finance sector as a prominent provider of independent investment research. The company serves a global clientele, including individual investors and financial professionals, by offering data, analysis, and management services for a variety of investment products. With a presence in 27 countries, Morningstar’s offerings encompass managed investments, market data, and over $200 billion in assets under advisement and management.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Morningstar

Morningstar should foster collaboration with industry partners to exchange best practices and resources, which could potentially reduce their Scope 3 emissions by 35%.

Good news, Morningstar has embraced SBTi commitments

Morningstar has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop a detailed plan to significantly cut its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
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