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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
What are S&P Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, S&P Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,239 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 25,878 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 340,987 tCOâ‚‚e (76.26%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 58,699 tCOâ‚‚e (13.13%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 23,037 tCOâ‚‚e (5.15%)
S&P Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.