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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION 2021 - MSCI
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION   2021

DIVERSITY,
EQUALITY,
INCLUSION
2021
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION 2021 - MSCI
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                                       2021

          Why                     At MSCI, diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our
                                  culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their
                                                                                                                                             MSCI EMPLOYEE BREAKDOWN (%)

     Diversity,
                                  potential in an environment where all individuals are respected
                                  and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.                                                     Europe, Middle East        US/Canada
                                  This culture drives us to innovate and provide industry-leading                                                  & Africa              21% (762)

    Equality &
                                  solutions that power better investment decisions.                                                               24% (870)

                                  Our success is powered by new voices and ideas. We work,                                                                                 S. America/LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                              9% (337)

     Inclusion
                                  learn and grow together. We lead by example.
                                                                                                                                                          Asia Pacific
                                  We are an international company with a highly diverse                                                                   46% (1,706)
                                  global footprint.

       Matter                     The Numbers (as of December 2020)
                                                                                                                                                  Source: MSCI as of December 2020

                                  30%                              33%                                   42%
                                  of our board of                  of our global population              of our U.S. population
                                                                                                                                         We are committed to global diversity.
                                  directors are women              identifies as female                  are persons of color –
                                                                                                         Asian, Black or Latino          Increasing diversity at MSCI expands
                                  GLOBAL GENDER (Data as of 12/03/2020)                                                                  our talent pool which helps to accelerate
                                   Category                            Female %                  Male %                   N/A %          business innovation. We are committed
                                                                                                                                         to hiring and promoting qualified women,
                                   Executive Management                     20.6                  78.4                     1.0
                                                                                                                                         ethnic minorities and members of the
                                   Non-executive Management                 26.0                  73.0                     1.0           LGBT+ community candidates who,
                                   Professionals                            36.1                  62.7                     1.2
                                                                                                                                         historically, have been underrepresented
                                                                                                                                         in financial services.
                                   All Other Employees                      86.1                  12.7                     1.3

                                   Total                                    33.1                  65.8                     1.1           We are committed to equality.
                                                                                                                                         Equality is paramount to ensuring
                                  RACIAL/ETHNIC GROUP REPRESENTATION OF US EMPLOYEES %
                                                                                                                                         that all of our employees have equal
                                                                    Black or
                                   Category              Asian %    African
                                                                                   Hispanic or
                                                                                                 White %        Other %           N/A    opportunities to grow and thrive at MSCI
                                                                                    Latino %
                                                                   American %                                                            and are protected from discrimination
                                   Executive
                                                          15.0        0.0             11.0        63.0            5.0             6.0
                                                                                                                                         in any form.
                                   Management

                                   Non-executive
                                   Management
                                                          24.0        3.0              6.0        53.0            4.0             10.0   We are committed to inclusion.
                                                                                                                                         An inclusive culture allows people to be
                                   Professionals          37.0        3.0             11.0        42.0            3.0             3.0
                                                                                                                                         their authentic selves. Inclusion is highly
                                   All Other
                                                           4.0        23.0            46.0        19.0            8.0             0.0    correlated to driving engagement at
                                   Employees
                                                                                                                                         MSCI which enhances company perfor-
                                   Total                  26.0         3              9.0         50.0            4.0             8.0
                                                                                                                                         mance and shareholders’ value creation.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                     2021

Developing Our Talent
Leadership Development                      Talent Acquisition and                       Pay Equity
Continuous focus on diverse representa-     Pipeline Programs                            We are committed to equal pay for all       Equal opportunities
tion in premier leadership and manage-      A Diversity Sourcing and Engagement          genders and we have been able to make
                                                                                                                                     means that whoever
ment development programs and other         team is charged with attracting and          considerable progress over many years
learning offerings. Professional devel-     developing diverse talent for current        in closing the gap between the average      can contribute to the
opment offerings are also available for     and future open roles. The team utilizes     pay for men and women in the same           success of a human
Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders       external relationships with both universi-   role and location across the company.       endeavor should have
such as “Presenting with Confidence”        ties and partner organizations to reach
                                                                                         We regularly review and manage com-         an opportunity to succeed
and “Leadership Through Strengths           and engage a diverse community. In
and Values.”                                addition, protocol and governance are        pensation levels for gender pay disparity   and the outcome be
                                            in place to ensure diversity at all stages   to ensure that if any elements of bias      according to the
As part of our Integrated Talent Manage-                                                 are identified, they are eliminated.
                                            of the hiring process — from sourcing                                                    capabilities of that
ment framework, all Executive Committee     to posting, to interview slates and to
(EC) members annually review their                                                                                                   individual. That’s what a
                                            eliminating 1:1 recruiting (one candidate,
organization’s talent and progression       one role). Finally, we deploy specific and   Employee Engagement                         meritocracy is about.”
plans. Diversity is a key component of      targeting messaging and recruiting                                                       Henry Fernandez
                                                                                         MSCI conducts an annual employee
the discussion.                             campaigns to engage and attract                                                          Chairman and Chief Executive
                                                                                         engagement survey that measures
                                            diverse applicants.                                                                      Officer, MSCI
                                                                                         whether our approaches to perfor-
                                                                                         mance, growth and career development
                                            MSCI is developing relationships with
Sponsorship/                                                                             are driving employee engagement.
                                            key colleges and universities that are
Mentoring Initiatives                                                                    Periodically, MSCI also conducts
                                            either historically Black or have a large
Our Women’s Leadership Summit                                                            engagement “check in” surveys outside
                                            population of Black, African, Minority
attendees participate in a year-long,                                                    of the annual employee engagement
                                            Ethnic (BAME) students.
formal sponsorship/mentorship pro-                                                       survey cycle to gauge whether MSCI is
gram. Each mentee is paired with a          MSCI has built and is running several        moving in the right direction in terms of
Managing Director to provide the most       programs to bring diverse talent into        areas that are strategically important to
optimal experience and opportunity for      the organization. These include Talent       MSCI’s success. Our last check-in survey
growth in the organization. Learning is     Acceleration and Internship programs         indicated that 85% of our employees
extended throughout the year via training   in various functional areas that hire        believe that MSCI is a highly inclusive
sessions held on a quarterly basis.         diverse talent and provide rotational and    workplace and 87% believe they can
Personal branding, influencing skills and   learning opportunities. Talent from these    bring their authentic selves to work.
other leadership topics are covered in a    programs are entered into the pipeline                85%                 87%
continuous learning environment.            for future full-time employment offers.         HIGHLY INCLUSIVE    BRING AUTHENTIC
                                                                                               WORKPLACE         SELVES TO WORK

In addition, regional mentoring programs
are offered for more junior employees,
with diversity as a key component.

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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                        2021

Increasing Diversity                                                                                                            Recognition
Executive Diversity Council (EDC)                          The multi-day event features guest speakers, panel
                                                                                                                                 Our Chairman and CEO, Henry Fernandez,
The Executive Diversity Council’s mission is to champion   discussions, formal learning programs, and networking
                                                                                                                          was named one of the 13 founding member CEOs
a diverse and inclusive culture by providing ongoing       events with dual objectives of developing leaders and
                                                                                                                              of the NYSE Board Advisory Council, which is
counsel on corporate initiatives and facilitating col-     inspiring actions for a more inclusive culture.
                                                                                                                           responsible for advancing board diversity by con-
laboration across the company. EDC members are
                                                                                                                          necting diverse candidates with open board seats.
responsible for partnering with our existing Employee
                                                                                                                                                       ★
Resource Groups (ERGs) to raise awareness, conduct         Unconscious Bias Training                                      Two members of MSCI’s Americas Coverage team,
events around the globe, and serve as sponsors in their    Unconscious bias training is offered to all employees               April Cody and Carol Chen, were nominated
respective locations.                                      globally using a science-based approach and practical                   for awards at the Defined Contribution
                                                           applications in the workplace.                                    Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA)’s
The EDC is led by Jorge Mina, Head of Analytics and a
member of the EC, and is comprised of a diverse group                                                                           first annual D&I Awards ceremony in 2020.
of employees from around the globe.                                                                                                                    ★
                                                           Benchmarking, Measurement and Research                            In Japan, MSCI was awarded the highest-level
                                                           In 2020, MSCI participated in McKinsey & Co.’s “Women             Japan Eruboshi Certificate in 2019. Issued by
                                                           in the Workplace” study for the U.S. and Canada.                    the Japanese government, this certification
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           EMPLOYEES    OFFICES    COUNTRIES               Continued participation will allow us to track growth                  recognizes a company’s commitment to
EDC leaders partner with our Employer Brand Council        and progress on a yearly basis.                                       diversity initiatives and the advancement
and ”Voice of the Organization” groups to help attract                                                                                   of women in the workplace.
                                                           MSCI is a member of Gartner, an organization that                                           ★
diverse candidates to MSCI.
                                                           provides corporate research and business insights on                    MSCI’s Norman office was certified as
In addition, EDC leaders, in partnership with Black        human capital.                                                     a 2019 Oklahoma Family Positive Workplace
Leadership Network (BLN) employee resource group                                                                                       by the Potts Family Foundation.
members, conduct ”Candid Conversations” to gather                                                                                                      ★
employee sentiment and feedback on sensitive topics        DE&I Focused Benefit Policies                                     MSCI’s Toronto office was a finalist for Diversity
such as racial injustice, as well as overall diversity,    Beyond offering a broad range of highly competitive                 Initiative of the Year at Canada’s Women in
equality and inclusion actions.                            benefits to our employees and their families, including                   Finance Awards in Canada in 2019.
                                                           same-sex and domestic partners, MSCI also promotes                                          ★
                                                           workplace safety and offers the following to enable              Women’s Forum of New York honored MSCI for
                                                                                                                          accelerating gender parity in the boardroom at the
Our Annual Diversity, Equality &                           employees to lead healthy and well-balanced lives:
                                                                                                                                 2019 Breakfast of Corporate Champions.
Inclusion Summit
                                                           • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies including                                 ★
The CEO, President, Chief Human Resources Officer
                                                             a Global Minimum Standard applicable to all offices world-     Our Head of Employer Brand & Talent Pipelines,
and other EC members sponsor MSCI’s annual
                                                             wide. These standards meet or in many cases exceed             Faye Woodhead is a member of the UK Diversity
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Summit which is attended
                                                             the statutory requirements in countries where we operate.      Project data workstream, representing MSCI, led
by high-performing women, MSCI Pride leaders, BLN
                                                                                                                                        by Baroness Helena Morrissey
individuals and members of the EDC.                        • Wellness rooms in all MSCI office locations, some of
                                                             which have been designated as lactation rooms.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                                 2021

   It’s a very different statement
   to say I am not a racist than
   I am an anti-racist. Leadership
   is being anti-racist. It’s an
   active, conscious decision
   to effectuate change.”
   Rob Gutowski
   General Counsel, MSCI

Increasing Diversity (continued)

Organizational Affiliations &                Race                                          • Latinos in Finance 12th Annual Finance        out to young women of color by helping
Community Outreach                                                                           Bootcamp: educates students on                them amplify and celebrate their voices
MSCI sponsors and partners with many         • 10,000 Black Interns: brings together         finance careers to expand the pipeline        through theatre, performing arts and
organizations to drive diversity, equality     organizations to provide a commitment         of Latino professionals.                      storytelling.
and inclusion, including:                      of five years of internship opportunities
                                               to Black students with a passion for        Gender                                         Philanthropy
LGBT+ Community                                diversifying the U.K. workforce across
                                                                                           • Catalyst: leading non-profit organiza-       • Oliver Scholars: prepares high-
                                               law, consulting, finance, technology,
• Out Leadership: global LGBT+ business                                                      tion working to “remove barriers and           achieving Black and Latino students
                                               marketing and many more.
  network for CEOs and multinational                                                         drive change and advance women into            from underserved New York commu-
  companies that runs global executive       • Rare Recruitment: supports, mentors           leadership.”                                   nities for success at top independent
  events, research, and leadership devel-      and places diverse candidates in law                                                         schools and colleges.
                                                                                           • Women in ETFs (WE): sponsors, recog-
  opment programs.                             and finance Early Years internship and
                                                                                             nizes and honors the achievements of         • Pencils of Promise: global organization
                                               graduate programs across the U.K.
• We Are Open: non-profit organization,                                                      women in the ETF community.                    that builds schools and creates programs
  based in Hungary, that partners with       • NAACP Legal Defense Fund: U.S.                                                               around the goal of education for all.
                                                                                           • Women in Derivatives: provides mentor-
  companies to create a more inclusive         legal organization that fights for racial
                                                                                             ship/sponsorship and educational oppor-      • Children of Promise: MSCI New York office
  environment through workshops,               justice through litigation, advocacy,
                                                                                             tunities to help develop female leaders in     supported and participated in several
  consulting and public campaigns.             and public education.
                                                                                             the financial services industry.               events with children of incarcerated
• Pride Connection Mexico: network           • Badu Mentoring Group: helps educate                                                          parents through this organization.
                                                                                           • 100 Women in Finance: furthers the
  of companies that promote inclusive          and empower young people from Black
                                                                                             progress of women in finance through         • Employee Volunteer Events: MSCI
  workspaces and create partnerships to        and culturally diverse communities and
                                                                                             education, peer engagement and impact.         sponsors volunteerism by allowing
  attract among the LGBT+ talent.              provides mentorship opportunities to
                                                                                                                                            employees to volunteer in their com-
                                               people from underrepresented back-          • Girl Be Heard: New York City based             munities through time out of the office
                                               grounds in the corporate world.               non-profit organization that reaches           as well as financial support.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                              2021

                                                                                               MSCI sponsors several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We build on

Employee Resource Groups                                                                       this foundation to further a highly inclusive and diverse culture. Each group
                                                                                               promotes Diversity, Equality & Inclusion with a broad range of actions that
                                                                                               include MSCI employees, MSCI clients and our communities.

MSCI Pride ERG for LGBT+ employees            – Pride Connection Mexico: network           Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) The          Eco Groups As part of the company’s
and allies help to create an inclusive          of companies that promote inclusive        Women’s Leadership Forum promotes           corporate responsibility efforts, the MSCI
culture where all MSCI employees can be         workspaces and create partnerships         leadership skills development. The WLF      Eco Group was launched to educate and
their authentic selves by raising aware-        to attract among the LGBT+ talent.         believes in “Inspiring and Encouraging      increase awareness of critical environ-
ness through education and community                                                       Leaders.”                                   mental issues and challenges.
building, engaging with leading LGBT+                                                      Key Highlights:                             Key Highlights:
organizations and key client partners        Black Leadership Network (BLN)
and advancing MSCI LGBT+ policies and        The Black Leadership Network seeks            • 24 chapters across 17 countries and an    • Global, regional and local chapter heads
protections around the world.                to attract and retain Black employees           External Engagements and Partnerships       drive initiatives through events, commu-
                                             through increased and focused recruiting,       Committee.                                  nications and implementing eco-friendly
Key Highlights:                              mentorship, professional development                                                        best practices.
                                                                                           • Celebrated International Women’s Day
• Each year, MSCI celebrates Pride Month     and networking opportunities.
                                                                                             2020 through “Walk for Equality” events   • Focus on energy-saving goals and
  through local office celebrations by       Key Highlights:                                 across the globe.                           waste reduction through raising aware-
  raising awareness through educational                                                                                                  ness, driving eco-friendly best practices
  and networking events to mark the          • The BLN develops internal programming       • In 2020, the WLF and BLN co-sponsored
                                               for important events such as Black                                                        and creating change to help reduce the
  anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.                                                        a virtual panel discussion with PRMIA,
                                               History Month in both the U.K. and                                                        environmental footprint.
                                                                                             a non-profit organization that provides
• An Allies program sponsored by the           the U.S.                                      development for risk professionals.
  MSCI President, including a video and
  toolkit highlighting what it means to be   • BLN leaders partner with EDC members        • MSCI is a sponsor of several external
  an Ally for the LGBT+ community.             in conducting “Candid Conversations”          organizations which support the growth
                                               to gather employee sentiment and feed-        and development of female leaders:
• MSCI is a member of several organiza-        back on sensitive topics such as racial
  tions that promote inclusive environ-                                                     – MSCI is a silver level corporate
                                               injustice and overall Diversity, Equality
  ments in the workplace for the LGBT+                                                        sponsor of Women in ETFs (WE).
                                               and Inclusion actions.
  community:                                                                                – MSCI is a sponsor of Catalyst, a lead-
                                             • A ‘Listen and Learn’ diagnostic for both
 – Out Leadership: global LGBT+ busi-                                                         ing non-profit organization working
                                               the BLN and MSCI Leadership to better
   ness network for CEOs and multina-                                                         to “remove barriers and drive change
                                               understand the needs and opportunities
   tional companies which runs global                                                         and advance women into leadership.”
                                               of MSCI’s Black community.
   executive events, research and leader-                                                   – 100 Women in Finance
   ship development programs.                • Sponsored by two Executive Committee
                                               members: General Counsel and Head            – Women in Derivatives
 – We Are Open: non-profit organization,       of ESG                                      • Women in Tech (WIT) launched as
   based in Hungary, that partners with
                                                                                             part of the WLF, sponsored by the Chief
   companies to create a more inclusive
                                                                                             Technology Officer, with a mission to
   environment through workshops and
                                                                                             create a community across MSCI for
   consulting, and public campaigns.
                                                                                             women in technical roles.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                    2021

                                 At MSCI, diversity is at our core and inclusion
                              defines our culture. Our people are empowered
                        to maximize their potential in an environment where
                       all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring
                        their authentic selves to work. This culture drives us
                           to innovate and provide industry-leading solutions
                                     that power better investment decisions.”
                                                     Executive Diversity Council
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2021

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