US-based provider of investment decision support tools MSCI has launched MSCI ESG CarbonMetrics to predict and manage carbon-related risks in oil and gas industries
According to the company, MSCI ESG CarbonMetrics is a comprehensive set of carbon and fossil fuel metrics and screening tools designed to help industries to measure and manage their carbon emissions.
Remy Briand, MD of MSCI, said, “With concerns about carbon stranded assets risk increasing in the investment community, asset owners and managers will need tools designed to measure exposure to carbon risk in their portfolios, including robust quantitative data on companies’ fossil fuel reserves holdings and carbon emissions.
“We are excited to launch MSCI ESG CarbonMetrics, which is a comprehensive tool for divestment screening, portfolio footprinting and engagement with corporates on climate-related issues to help investors with the transition to a low carbon economy.”
MSCI ESG CarbonMetrics is integrated on the MSCI ESG Manager platform and also available via data feeds, added the company.
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