MSCI Carbon Markets

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www.msci.com

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MSCI: Clarity and Analytics for Global Carbon Markets

MSCI, significantly strengthened by its acquisition of Trove Research in 2023, stands as a premier provider of investor-grade data, analytics, and insights for global carbon markets. The company is dedicated to fostering greater clarity and consistency within voluntary carbon markets, leveraging over two decades of specialized experience in carbon markets analysis. Their comprehensive offering integrates proprietary data with advanced data science, cutting-edge geospatial intelligence, and sophisticated economic modeling.

MSCI provides an extensive suite of solutions tailored to the complexities of the carbon ecosystem. These include Carbon Project Ratings for over 4,000 projects, granular data on approximately 30,000 projects and 1 million transactions across more than 15 registries, and detailed corporate climate data for over 15,000 companies. Furthermore, they offer multiple carbon credit price indexes, AI-generated prices for over 30,000 credits, and forward-looking carbon market forecasts encompassing supply, demand, and pricing across various project types and regions. Crucially, MSCI also delivers critical analysis and consensus tracking on policy and guidance from over 180 organizations and 40 countries.

Serving a diverse clientele that includes banks, institutional investors, corporations, airlines, developers, and project investors, MSCI's solutions empower strategic decision-making. Clients utilize these insights to drive climate strategies, effectively manage carbon-related risks, gain deep portfolio insights, optimize carbon credit purchases, ensure alignment with CORSIA obligations in aviation, and maximize the environmental and financial impact of nature-based investments. The firm's commitment to robust, transparent methodologies and rigorous data quality standards builds confidence in the credibility of carbon credits.

Beyond its core offerings, MSCI features sector-focused modules for International Aviation, Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), and Nature-based Solutions. These specialized tools provide in-depth analysis and forecasts for emerging technologies and investment opportunities, such as identifying high-quality CORSIA-eligible credits, understanding engineered CDR technologies, and exploring nature-based projects with co-benefits for biodiversity and local communities. This holistic and interconnected platform positions MSCI as a vital partner for navigating and succeeding in the evolving global carbon market landscape.

Locations

• London, England