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Delegates from nearly 200 countries gathered in Dubai from November 30 to December 12 for the COP28 climate conference which resulted in nearly every country in the world agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels. “This agreement represents a milestone for global climate progress,” said MSCI Chairman and CEO Henry Fernandez. “Turning it into real-world decarbonization will require support from all industries, including finance and investment. MSCI is committed to providing the data, models, research, and other tools that promote greater clarity for investors. A better understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities can drive the action needed to achieve net-zero emissions.”

COP28 has illuminated other priorities to scale investment and finance for climate action:

  • All finance is climate finance

    For companies and investors, it suggests that stopping climate change is about addressing intertwining risks and opportunities. It’s about sustainable growth for the whole economic system.

  • Voluntary carbon markets are coming of age

    COP28 has already triggered a series of announcements aimed at unlocking the use of carbon credits as a tool for driving decarbonization.

  • To increase climate ambition, add data

    Data matters for analyzing companies’ climate progress and for attributing the impact of investments on the climate. “Data is the soil, the water and the sunshine for everything we’re doing,” Oliver Marchand, Head of MSCI’s Climate Risk Center, “It’s a central component of the solution to climate change.”


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COP28: Key takeaways for investors from the global climate summit

Here we provide the assessments of named contributors from MSCI Research, the MSCI Sustainability Institute and MSCI Carbon Markets of key developments from the policymakers assembled in Dubai — and how and why the stated goals mattered in the end.
A Framework for Attributing Changes in Portfolio Carbon Footprint

An approach for untangling financed emissions to see whether decarbonizing a portfolio translates to eliminating CO2 emissions in the physical world.
Simulating a Managed Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants in the Asia-Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region could slash nearly three-quarters of its combined carbon emissions and minimize economic disruption from the transition to a clean-energy economy by phasing out coal-fired power plants sooner rather than later, a new analysis by the MSCI Sustainability Institute finds.
Understanding MSCI’s Climate Metrics

A guide to the purpose and potential applicability of metrics commonly used by global investors.
Engagement Is a Powerful Force in Climate Action

An overview of options for how to engage with companies, any of which can be used to address concerns around a company’s climate strategy or performance.
Using carbon credits to meet corporate climate targets

An analysis of the potential impact of allowing companies to use carbon credits as part of their climate mitigation efforts.

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  • Net Zero Data Public Utility Proof of Concept Launch

    Monday, December 4

    The Net-Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU) proof of concept unveiled on Saturday at COP28 marks the world’s first global, centralized, open repository for private sector climate data. We’re proud to be members of the Technical Advisory Board.

    Watch the launch event

  • GEFI Climate Finance Summit

    Monday, December 4

    Developed with the COP28 team, bringing together leading banks, AMs, regulators and multilaterals to understand how we can finance survival. Naomi English, Global Head of Climate Strategy joined a panel on Catalysing Finance for Climate Solutions.

    Watch the highlights

  • Sustainable Innovation Forum

    Tuesday, December 5

    As a Climate Action Innovation Zone partner, Guy Turner, Head of Carbon Markets participated in the discussion on “Implementing resilient carbon markets on a global scale”, amid an increase in the accuracy of measurement and improvements in methodologies and technologies in voluntary carbon markets.

    Watch the replay

  • Assessing decarbonization progress by G20 countries and listed companies

    Wednesday, December 6

    Leaders from the UNFCCC, business and finance joined the MSCI Sustainability Institute to discuss the crucial question of how to accelerate climate progress in the largest economies. Ali Zaidi, the White House national climate advisor, stressed the value of a policy mix that pairs “a strong investment program with a credible and rigorous” approach to setting standards.

    Watch here

  • Global Energy Forum

    Thursday, December 7

    Linda-Eling Lee joined a panel looking how to finance the energy transition in emerging markets and developing economies as well as the crucial role of blended finance. Session at 2:23 in the recording below

    Watch the panel


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Clarity Drives Action

Find out how MSCI can bring clarity to your climate investment journey.

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The MSCI Net-Zero Tracker

The MSCI Net-Zero Tracker offers investors, companies, financial intermediaries and policymakers an objective gauge of the contribution by the world's listed companies to total carbon emissions and their progress toward a net-zero economy.

MSCI Sustainability Institute

Our team from the MSCI Sustainability Institute, including Linda-Eling Lee, the Institute’s founding director, will be at COP28, where they’ll be sharing data and trends that are defining the evolution of climate finance. The Institute will also be bringing together participants from across finance, academia, business, government and philanthropy to show how new forms of collaboration can help to address climate change.

MSCI Climate and Net-Zero Solutions

Read how clients from across the capital ecosystem use our integrated data, analytical tools, indexes and insights for a clear view of the climate transition.