Implied Temperature Rise Methodology Overview

This research article outlines the Implied Temperature Rise (ITR) methodology developed by MSCI ESG Research LLC. It provides a comprehensive framework for assessing whether companies and portfolios align with the Paris Agreement's temperature goals, particularly the target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The document details modeling steps, company-level and portfolio-level methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and data quality assurance processes, aiming to support financial institutio