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Core Features
MSCI’s Climate Solutions platform includes:
Emissions & climate metrics dataset: Over 2,250 climate-related metrics covering ~20,000 issuers.
Scenario & risk modelling: Tools to assess transition risk, physical climate risk (e.g., location-based hazards) and Implied Temperature Rise modelling.
Geospatial asset intelligence: Provides asset-level location data to assess exposure to climate hazards across infrastructure and real estate portfolios.
Portfolio-wide climate analytics: Enables measurement of financed emissions, alignment with climate goals, and benchmarking across asset classes (public & private).
Integration & workflow support: Data, analytics and index solutions integrated into enterprise workflows for investment, risk and reporting.
Plans & Pricing
MSCI does not publicly disclose standard pricing for its Climate Solutions platform. Pricing is typically enterprise-scale and depends on factors such as portfolio size, asset classes covered, depth of analytics required and integration needs. Custom licensing and subscription consultations are standard.
Integrations
MSCI’s platform supports:
Integration with multi-asset class data systems and portfolio management platforms.
API and data feeds for emissions, climate metrics, and geospatial analytics.
Connection with regulatory and ESG reporting workflows for investors and asset managers.
Index and benchmark integration for climate-aware investment strategies and products.
Certifications & Awards
While specific product certifications are not publicly listed, MSCI is recognised globally for its climate-and-sustainability data solutions and is a member of major climate and finance frameworks such as GFANZ and PRI.
Expert Voices & Reviews
Industry observers commend MSCI’s Climate Solutions for scaling climate analytics for institutional investment workflows, particularly in enabling portfolio-level carbon and climate risk measurement. Analysts point to the platform’s geospatial asset intelligence, scenario modelling and data breadth as key differentiators. The launch of its “Climate Lab” was cited as significant for helping investors align with net-zero targets.
Customers & Case Studies
MSCI’s climate analytics are used by leading asset managers: for example, 43 of the world’s top 50 asset managers use its climate data. Use-cases span public/institutional portfolios, real-estate and infrastructure asset owners, where clients apply MSCI tools to quantify financed emissions, monitor temperature alignment and assess physical risk across asset locations.
Closing Insights
MSCI Climate Solutions stands as a leading platform for integrating climate risk and opportunity into investment decision-making. Its comprehensive data coverage, cross-asset class analytics and geospatial modelling enable investors and asset owners to move from qualitative commitments to quantitative action. While the pricing and onboarding scale reflect its enterprise focus, its value lies in enabling sophisticated, climate-aligned portfolio strategies and regulatory disclosure readiness. For organisations seeking to embed climate intelligence into capital allocation, risk management and ESG reporting, MSCI offers a robust and future-ready solution.