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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does S And 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.

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.

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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 carbon emissions of approximately 418,204,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,983,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 17,505,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 398,716,000 kg CO2e. The company 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 year. This target also includes a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel within the same timeframe. Furthermore, S&P Global is committed to ensuring that 81% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2025. The company has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with an overall reduction target of 90% for all scopes by the same year.

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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. S And P Global is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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S And P Global is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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