MSCI’s Net-Zero Targets Approved by The Science Based Targets initiative
30 Novembro 2022 - 10:00AM
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Reaffirms Commitment to Net-Zero by 2040
MSCI (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision
support tools and services for the global investment community,
announced today that its enhanced net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi). MSCI is proud to be in the first group
of companies to receive approval for its net-zero targets from
SBTi, a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions
reduction targets in line with the latest climate science.
Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at
MSCI, said: “Preventing the worst impacts of a warming climate
demands urgent action and will require concerted action across all
industries. I am pleased to announce our new commitments on the
heels of the tremendous momentum that emerged from COP27. As a
public company that provides net-zero investment tools and has
called on capital markets participants to support decarbonization,
we strive to be transparent about our own emissions and impact.
MSCI’s enhanced commitments will help us drive accountability and
stay aligned with a sustainable climate pathway.”
Tia Counts, Chief Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer
at MSCI, said: “In 2021, we reduced absolute Scope 1 and
2 GHG emissions by 75% and our Scope 3 GHG emissions also declined.
While our trajectory for GHG emissions reduction will not be fully
linear and will evolve over time to align with the latest science,
technology and data, we will ensure transparent reporting of our
progress, including against the enhanced targets that we are
excited to announce today.”
MSCI’s Net-Zero Transition & Commitments
MSCI has reaffirmed its commitment to reach net-zero GHG
emissions across the value chain by 2040 and has enhanced its
science-based near-term, long-term and net-zero GHG emissions
reduction targets, which have been approved by the SBTi.
MSCI has enhanced its science-based targets in the following
ways:
- Accelerated the timeline for reducing absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3
GHG emissions from 2035 to 2030
- Enhanced near-term (i.e., 2030) targets to reduce absolute
Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG
emissions 50%, compared to prior targets of 50% and 20%,
respectively
- Committed to long-term targets to reduce absolute scope 1, 2
and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040
The above near and long-term targets align with a 1.5°C
trajectory. All percentage reductions referenced are from a 2019
base year.
In order to meet its enhanced near and long-term targets, MCSI
also announced the following new milestones for 2025:
- Reach 100% renewable electricity
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60%
- Increase to 60% its suppliers by spend that have science-based
targets, from 36% today
Today’s announcement underscores MSCI’s long-standing commitment
to climate action and complements its role as a founding member of
the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance, which unites
leading index providers, credit rating agencies, research and data
providers, accounting firms, financial exchanges and other
suppliers of market infrastructure in aligning with a 1.5°C
pathway.
Further information about MSCI’s initiatives to reduce its
overall environmental impact can be found in our Climate Transition
Plan. Further information related to MSCI’s efforts to further
integrate sustainability considerations into our operations can be
found in our most recent CDP questionnaire and Taskforce on Climate
Related Finance Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
About MSCI Inc.
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools
and services for the global investment community. With over 50
years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power
better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and
analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more
effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced
solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve
transparency across the investment process.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, including statements regarding corporate responsibility and
climate-related plans and goals. Forward-looking statements relate
to future events or performance and involve risks that may cause
actual results or performance differ materially and you should not
place undue reliance on them. Risks that could affect results or
performance are detailed in MSCI’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports we file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. MSCI does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statements. The inclusion of information
in this press release regarding climate opportunities and risks
should not be construed as a characterization regarding the
materiality or financial impact of that information with respect to
MSCI. No information herein constitutes investment advice or should
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