S&P Global, a leading provider of financial information and analytics, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1860, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the financial services industry. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, S&P Global offers a diverse range of products and services, including credit ratings, market intelligence, and risk assessment. The company is renowned for its unique data-driven insights and analytical tools, which empower businesses to make informed decisions. Notable achievements include its strong market position as a trusted source for credit ratings and benchmarks, serving a wide array of clients from corporations to governments. S&P Global continues to innovate, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the global financial landscape.
How does S&P Global's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2024, S&P Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 457,649,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,239,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 447,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (340,987,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (58,699,000 kg CO2e). S&P Global has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel within the same timeframe. S&P Global has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets to ensure progress. The company has made strides in emissions intensity reduction, achieving a 57% reduction in Scope 1 emissions intensity and a 33% reduction in Scope 2 emissions intensity from the 2019 baseline. Furthermore, S&P Global aims for 81% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2025. These commitments reflect S&P Global's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,046,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 27,305,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 42,740,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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S&P Global is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.