S&P Global Inc
S&P Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, S&P Global completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
S&P Global has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into S&P Global's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of S&P Global amounted to 28,146 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of S&P Global increased by 7.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
S&P Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are S&P Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of S&P Global were 2,268 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), S&P Global's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are S&P Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, S&P Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,239 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,878 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has S&P Global reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), S&P Global's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that S&P Global 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does S&P Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, S&P Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
S&P Global's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into S&P Global's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, S&P Global reported 447,142 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of S&P Global includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 10 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
S&P Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are S&P Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, S&P Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 447,142 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has S&P Global reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, S&P Global's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 946.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), S&P Global's Scope 3 emissions increased by 29.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does S&P Global disclose?
In 2024, S&P Global reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of S&P Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to S&P Global's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 340,987 tCO₂e (76.26%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 58,699 tCO₂e (13.13%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 23,037 tCO₂e (5.15%)
S&P Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into S&P Global’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, S&P Global reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,268 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,211 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
S&P Global's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does S&P Global's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, S&P Global reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does S&P Global rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, S&P Global ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
S&P Global is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into S&P Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, S&P Global reported a total carbon footprint of 475,288 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 27.62% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to S&P Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.44%. a