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Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a trusted source of data and analysis in the financial services industry, particularly in investment management and asset allocation. Morningstar offers a range of core products and services, including investment research, portfolio management tools, and data analytics, which are distinguished by their rigorous methodology and comprehensive coverage. The firm is renowned for its proprietary star rating system, which evaluates mutual funds and ETFs, helping investors make informed decisions. With a strong market position, Morningstar has received numerous accolades for its innovative solutions and commitment to transparency, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the investment research landscape.

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46

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Morningstar's score of 46 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morningstar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Morningstar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,834,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 10,568,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 239,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,867,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,663,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 87.7% of total emissions. Morningstar has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to cut both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction. The company is currently on track to meet these near-term goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to mitigating its environmental impact.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
474,000
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000,000
000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
7,838,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,406,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morningstar'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. This request for Morningstar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Morningstar is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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