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S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) is a finance and insurance sector company that describes its mission as providing essential intelligence through credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions. The SPGI news stream highlights how the company’s data and insights intersect with capital markets, commodities, energy transition, artificial intelligence and the automotive sector.
News about S&P Global often covers corporate actions and capital allocation, such as Board-approved dividend increases and the company’s long history of annual dividend payments. Updates can also include announcements about planned or completed transactions, such as the sale of specific businesses or the expected separation of the S&P Global Mobility division into an independent public company.
Another key theme in SPGI news is research and market studies. For example, S&P Global has released a detailed study on copper in the age of AI, examining how electrification, digitalization, data centers and defense spending could affect copper supply and demand through 2040. These reports draw on proprietary data and cross-divisional expertise from areas such as S&P Global Energy and Market Intelligence.
News items also highlight regulatory and governance developments, including settlements involving S&P Global Ratings and the appointment of new directors to the company’s Board. In addition, readers will find coverage of philanthropic and workforce initiatives like the StepForward program, which focuses on AI-enabled workforce readiness for youth, and updates from CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, on topics such as odometer fraud trends.
Investors, analysts and other stakeholders can use the SPGI news page to follow how S&P Global’s ratings, indices, research, financing activities and governance decisions evolve over time and how the company positions itself around themes such as AI, energy transition and global capital markets.
S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched the S&P Net Zero 2050 Climate Transition Select Index Series and S&P Net Zero 2050 Paris-Aligned Select Index Series, targeting the structured product market while integrating ESG principles. The indices aim to align with a 1.5ºC climate scenario, excluding companies involved in controversial practices. These new indices enhance the S&P Net Zero 2050 ESG Index Series, designed to track performance while adhering to the European Union's low carbon benchmarks.
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On Nov. 18, 2021, S&P Global Platts and Xpansiv announced a partnership to enhance price transparency in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). This collaboration follows the agreement on international carbon accounting rules at COP26. The initiative aims to improve the integrity and rigor in pricing VCM assets, leveraging Xpansiv’s trading expertise and Platts’ market analysis. The VCM is projected to grow significantly, potentially reaching a value of over $15 billion by 2030. This partnership will also expand data availability, develop new pricing assessments, and foster investment in high-quality carbon offset projects.
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S&P Global Ratings has expanded its partnership with Guidewire to integrate cyber risk insights from Guidewire Cyence Risk Analytics into its assessment tools. This collaboration aims to enhance the understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and their financial implications on businesses. According to Chris Heusler of S&P, the partnership offers deeper insights into cyber risks affecting credit ratings. The initiative responds to the increasing importance of cyber risk in evaluating company financial health in today's digital landscape.
Thryv Holdings will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective November 24, 2021, replacing Echo Global Logistics. This change follows the announcement of The Jordan Company acquiring Echo Global Logistics in a deal expected to close soon. The inclusion of Thryv Holdings in the index reflects its growing significance in the market, specifically within the Communication Services sector. This update is crucial for investors as index changes can influence stock performance and investor perception.
S&P Global Ratings released a report revealing that the food system contributes to one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with food loss accounting for up to 10%. The report advocates for increased collaboration in the agribusiness sector to enhance food production efficiency and reduce waste. Notably, 14% of food is lost before retail. Multinational food companies could lead in improving sustainability by investing in advanced technologies. By 2030, significant reductions in food waste are expected as firms align with U.N. Sustainable Goal 12.3.
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