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S And P Global

S&P Global, formerly known as IHS Markit, is a leading provider of essential information and analytics in the financial services, energy, and commodities sectors. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates globally, with significant presence in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1888, S&P Global has evolved through key milestones, including the merger with IHS in 2016, enhancing its capabilities in data and analytics. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including credit ratings, market intelligence, and risk assessment tools, which are distinguished by their depth of insight and accuracy. S&P Global holds a prominent position in the market, recognised for its commitment to transparency and innovation, making it a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex market landscapes.

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92

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

S And P Global's score of 92 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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S And P Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, S&P Global reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 418,204,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 398,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 25.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is equivalent to a 25% reduction per square foot. S&P Global aims for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and has established a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 25% within the same timeframe. By 2025, S&P Global also intends for 81% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets in place. The company has made notable progress, achieving a 25.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 levels as of 2023. S&P Global's climate commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate governance.

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3,046,000
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Scope 2
27,305,000
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Scope 3
42,740,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. S And P Global's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for S And P Global is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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S And 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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