MSCI Inc

MSCI Inc discloses several elements of governance related to its lobbying activities, including climate-related aspects. The Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee oversees environmental, social, and governance matters, with the Chief Responsibility Officer providing quarterly updates and semi-annual reports to the committee, which are also shared with the full Board. This indicates a structured oversight mechanism. Additionally, the MSCI Code of Conduct requires employees to disclose and obtain pre-approval from the Executive Committee and Compliance Department before representing MSCI in leadership roles within industry associations, ensuring alignment with company policies. Public communications are reviewed by the Legal and PR/Marketing teams, while the Government and Regulatory Affairs team reviews consultation responses and comment letters for consistency with MSCI's positions. However, MSCI does not disclose a public commitment to align its engagement activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement, nor does it plan to adopt one in the next two years. While the company provides details on oversight and review processes, it does not explicitly address how it ensures alignment of indirect lobbying activities, such as through trade associations, with its climate strategy. This indicates moderate governance but lacks comprehensive coverage of both direct and indirect lobbying alignment.