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Reuters Responsible Business Awards

Moody’s received the Net Zero Transition award at the 2022 Reuters Responsible Business Awards for our decarbonization commitments across our operations and value chain.

Moody’s Named ‘Climate Leader’

Moody’s was named ‘Climate Leader’ at the 2022 Finance for the Future Awards for our contributions to building a sustainable future.

Moody’s receives award for Americas Sustainability Reporting of the Year from Environmental Finance

Moody’s won the Americas Sustainability Reporting of the Year category at Environmental Finance’s 2022 Sustainable Company Awards. Hear more from Natali Ganfer, SVP-Sustainability, on Moody’s approach to transparency and accountability.

Video: Moody’s Board Member discusses the importance of Sustainability/ESG

Leslie Seidman, member of Moody’s Board of Directors, sits down with Natali Gander, SVP-Sustainability at Moody’s, for a conversation on the strategic role that sustainability and ESG plays at Moody’s, and its potential impact over time.

Moody’s included in FTSE4Good Index Series

Moody’s has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 4th consecutive year, based on our strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

Mark Kaye Speaks at UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2022

Mark Kaye, Moody’s CFO, discussed the risks and opportunities companies and their investors can assess and manage as the world transitions to net zero at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2022.

Moody’s joins Climate Data Steering Committee

Moody’s will work with world leaders and fellow financial service providers from the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) to advise on the creation and design of a public open-data platform that will help standardize private sector climate data.

SBTi features Moody’s as a case study on net-zero

Moody’s is one of the first companies to have their short- and long-term net-zero science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. The case study highlights Moody’s climate leadership and progress toward transitioning to net-zero.

Moody’s climate initiatives featured in IR Magazine

In the summer edition of IR Magazine, Natali Ganfer, SVP-Sustainability, discusses the risks associated with climate change and the opportunities presented by the transition to a net-zero economy.

Moody’s publishes 2021 Stakeholder Sustainability and TCFD Reports

The reports highlight the work being done across Moody’s to build a Better Business, support Better Lives, and deliver Better Solutions. Read the reports to learn more about the progress on Moody's sustainability and climate commitments and enhancements to its ESG products and solutions.

Moody’s SASB Report adopts machine-readable XBRL format

Moody’s collaborated with XBRL US, Inc. to pilot machine-readable sustainability disclosures. As an early adopter of the SASB Standards XBRL Taxonomy, Moody’s, and other pilot companies like Etsy, continue to work toward elevating sustainability standards and enhancing ESG data and reporting.

Moody’s receives ‘Best ESG Reporting (large-cap)’ award from IR Magazine

Moody’s was awarded ‘Best ESG Reporting (large-cap)’ by IR Magazine. The company was recognized for its transparency and strong portfolio of Sustainability and ESG reports. Moody’s will continue to provide investors and other stakeholders with robust insights into our sustainability efforts and progress, as we all work to create a more sustainable future.

Moody’s named a 2021 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Moody’s has been named a 2021 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader, marking the second consecutive year it has earned the top designation for raising the level of climate action across its value chain and driving the transition towards a sustainable net-zero future. This places Moody’s among the top 8% of companies assessed by CDP for supplier engagement on climate change.

Moody’s again earns top HRC Corporate Equality Score

Moody’s has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking the eleventh consecutive year it has earned a top ranking. The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report that measures and tracks corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Moody’s named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for third consecutive year

Moody’s has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, marking its third consecutive year of inclusion. The recognition demonstrates Moody’s ongoing leadership in promoting gender equality among its peer companies in the global business community.

Moody’s Recognized with CDP’s ‘A’ Score on Climate Action for Second Consecutive Year

Moody’s has received an ‘A’ score from CDP on climate action for the second consecutive year. The top score recognizes Moody’s as one of a small number of high-performing companies out of nearly 12,000 that are leading actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.

Moody’s Named to 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Moody’s was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for a second consecutive year and included in the top 10 percent of leading sustainability performers. The DJSI recognizes leadership in corporate sustainability and results are based on in-depth analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Moody’s Named to Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace

Moody’s has been named to the first-ever Newsweek Top 100 Most Loved Workplace list, ranking among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Produced in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company, the results were determined after surveying more than 800,000 employees

Moody’s Joins the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), will Help Develop Reporting Framework

Moody’s Corporation has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a new industry-led initiative working to significantly shift global financial flows from nature-negative to nature-positive outcomes. As a member of the TNFD, Moody’s will join leading organizations across key sectors and geographies to develop a reporting framework and act on evolving nature-related risks.

Moody’s Announces Participation in New GFANZ Alliance: Commits to Align Products and Services to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Moody’s has announced its participation in launching the Net Zero Financial Services Provider Alliance as part of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). As a founding member, Moody’s commits to align all of its relevant products and services to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in addition to reducing its own operational emissions.

Moody’s Accelerates Net-Zero Commitments to 2040; Recognized as a UN Global Compact LEAD Company

Moody’s has committed to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2040, bringing its original target forward by 10 years. The new date aligns with Moody’s Decarbonization Plan and coincides with its recognition as a 2021 Global Compact LEAD company for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact.

Moody’s Recognized in Multiple Categories on Seramount’s Best Companies Lists

Moody’s was recognized among the top 10 best companies for multicultural women and dads, and among the top 75 companies for executive women and top 100 companies for working mothers. These lists are compiled by Seramount, a strategic professional services firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Moody’s Highlights Its Commitment to Sustainability Leadership

Moody’s released its inaugural Stakeholder Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) reports, which highlight its ongoing commitment to sustainability leadership by placing sustainability considerations at the core of its global business and operations.

Moody’s Recognized as a Top 50 Company by DiversityInc

Moody's has been named to the 2021 DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. The company moved up ten spots from last year, coming in at number 35 on this year’s list. Moody’s also ranked third on its list of Top Companies for LGBTQ+ Employees and number 11 on its list of Top Companies for Sponsorship.

Moody’s 2020 TCFD Report Highlights Climate Action Progress

Moody’s published its 2020 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, highlighting the Company’s commitment to climate action, and reaffirming its support for more consistent and comparable sustainability disclosures.

Moody’s Named a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP

Moody's was named a 2020 Supplier Engagement Leader by the global environmental non-profit CDP for raising the level of climate ambition across its value chain. As a Leader, Moody's ranks among the top 7% of companies assessed for supplier engagement on climate change and emissions reduction.

Moody’s Earns Top HRC Corporate Equality Score for Tenth Consecutive Year

Moody’s has received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking ten consecutive years that the company has earned a top ranking. The CEI, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, has also designated Moody’s as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

Moody’s Again Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Moody’s has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the second consecutive year. Moody’s was recognized for its investments in workplace gender-equality and in the communities in which it operates.

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