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S&P Global, headquartered in the United States, is a leading entity in the International Trade Financing industry, providing essential insights and analytics to facilitate global commerce. Founded in 1888, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the merger with IHS Markit in 2020, which expanded its capabilities in data and analytics.
With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, S&P Global offers a diverse range of core products and services, including credit ratings, market intelligence, and risk assessment tools. What sets S&P Global apart is its commitment to delivering comprehensive, data-driven solutions that empower businesses to navigate the complexities of international trade. Renowned for its market position, S&P Global continues to achieve notable recognition for its innovative approach and reliability in the financial services sector.
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S&P Global’s score of 100 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
International Trade Financing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The International Trade Financing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
S&P Global, headquartered in the US and operating in International Trade Financing, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 414.77 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.28 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of roughly 61,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 413.43 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, the company's total emissions were about 445.89 million kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 359.99 million kg CO2e in 2023, and roughly 323.66 million kg CO2e in 2022.
S&P Global has committed to ambitious climate targets. It aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. For near-term goals, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), S&P Global Inc. has committed to:
For long-term objectives, S&P Global Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2040, from a 2019 baseline.
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2025
25.2% reduction in Scope 2
S&P Global Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 25.2% by 2025 from a 2019 base year.
2025
25.2% reduction in Scope 1
S&P Global Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 25.2% by 2025 from a 2019 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
S&P Global Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
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