MSCI

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is MSCI doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 62

MSCI has a DitchCarbon Score of 62, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to manage and reduce its carbon intensity. A higher score would signify even greater success in minimizing their environmental impact through lower carbon emissions.

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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Very high

MSCI operates in the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. 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

Low

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Very high

A company located in the United States benefits from a low carbon intensity rating in the region, indicating a favorable environmental impact. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are supported by the country’s overall lower carbon emissions.

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

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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.

MSCI, founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, operates within the finance sector, specializing in providing research-driven insights and tools for institutional investors. With over 40 years of experience, the company offers a suite of products and services including indexes, analytical models, data, real estate benchmarks, and ESG research. MSCI is renowned for serving 97 of the top 100 largest money managers, showcasing its significant role in the industry.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for MSCI

MSCI should enhance their energy efficiency across all procured energy forms, potentially reducing their emissions by 30%.

Good news, MSCI has set science-based climate targets

MSCI has established targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These targets encompass both direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy, demonstrating the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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