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Financial Intermediation
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updated a month ago

S&P Global Ratings Inc. Sustainability Profile

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S&P Global Ratings Inc., a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and analytics, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1860, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of the financial services industry, serving clients across various sectors globally. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, S&P Global Ratings offers a comprehensive suite of products, including credit ratings, risk assessments, and market intelligence. Renowned for its rigorous analytical standards and transparency, S&P Global Ratings plays a pivotal role in helping investors make informed decisions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative rating methodologies and the expansion of its global footprint. As a trusted authority in credit risk evaluation, S&P Global Ratings continues to set benchmarks in the industry, solidifying its position as a market leader.

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91

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s score of 91 is higher than 95% 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&P Global Ratings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from S&P Global Inc.

S&P Global Ratings Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of S&P Global Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. While S&P Global Ratings Inc. does not have documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges, it is important to note that it inherits climate-related initiatives from its parent company, S&P Global Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in corporate climate action. As a subsidiary, S&P Global Ratings Inc. aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by S&P Global Inc., which may include commitments to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or targets at the subsidiary level remain unspecified. In summary, while S&P Global Ratings Inc. does not provide direct emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that is engaged in significant climate initiatives through S&P Global Inc.

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Scope 1
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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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. S&P Global Ratings Inc.'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.

How Carbon Intensive is S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s Location?

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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&P Global Ratings Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 29% last year and increased by approximately 946% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Business Travel
13%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

S&P Global Ratings Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

S&P Global Ratings Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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