MSCI Inc
MSCI's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, MSCI completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
MSCI has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into MSCI's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MSCI amounted to 7,184 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MSCI decreased by 0.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
MSCI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MSCI's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of MSCI were 136 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has MSCI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, MSCI's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 67.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), MSCI's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are MSCI's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, MSCI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 513 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,048 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has MSCI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, MSCI's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 16.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), MSCI's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MSCI 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does MSCI use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, MSCI reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
MSCI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into MSCI's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, MSCI reported 58,621 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of MSCI includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
MSCI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MSCI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, MSCI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 58,621 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has MSCI reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, MSCI's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 176.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), MSCI's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MSCI disclose?
In 2023, MSCI reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of MSCI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to MSCI's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 44,051 tCO₂e (75.15%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,733 tCO₂e (8.07%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,404 tCO₂e (7.51%)
MSCI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MSCI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, MSCI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 136 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,528 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
MSCI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MSCI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, MSCI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.17 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does MSCI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, MSCI ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
MSCI is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into MSCI's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, MSCI reported a total carbon footprint of 65,805 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.94% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to MSCI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.71%. a