S&P Global Energy Launches United Nations Global Compact Screening Dataset

S&P Global Energy (NYSE:SPGI) announced that S&P Global Sustainable1 has launched the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Screening Dataset, a one-stop solution to assess company alignment with the 10 UNGC Principles.

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S&P Global Energy (NYSE:SPGI) announced that S&P Global Sustainable1 has launched the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Screening Dataset, a one-stop solution to assess company alignment with the 10 UNGC Principles.

The dataset covers 16,500 companies, targeting 24,000, and uses AI-driven controversy and business involvement screening across human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption risks.

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Analysis

This announcement adds a UNGC Screening Dataset that applies structured UNGC alignment assessments across 16,500 companies, with coverage expected to reach 24,000. It combines controversy and business-involvement screening, powered by AI and machine learning, to surface ESG and controversy-driven risks. In the context of recent AI and data-product launches, this extends SPGI’s sustainable-finance toolkit. Investors may watch adoption by asset managers, integration into workflows, and how these ESG insights intersect with broader regulatory and stewardship trends.

Key Figures

UNGC principles covered: 10 principles Companies currently screened: 16,500 companies Target coverage universe: 24,000 companies +1 more

UNGC principles covered

10 principles

Alignment screening against United Nations Global Compact principles

Companies currently screened

16,500 companies

Applied UNGC Screening Dataset coverage globally

Target coverage universe

24,000 companies

Expected global coverage for UNGC Screening Dataset

Evidence streams

2 streams

Controversy Screening and Business Involvement Screening

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Key Terms

united nations global compact, ungc principles, esg, ai, +2 more

6 terms

united nations global compact regulatory

"assess whether companies are aligned with the 10 UNGC Principles."

A United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary pledge businesses sign to follow ten broad principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Think of it as a public promise or code of conduct a company adopts to show it will act responsibly; investors use participation as a signal about how the company manages social and environmental risks, reputational exposure and long-term resilience.

ungc principles regulatory

"assess whether companies are aligned with the 10 UNGC Principles."

The UNGC principles are a set of ten voluntary guidelines from the United Nations asking businesses to uphold human rights, fair labor, environmental protection and anti‑corruption. For investors, a company’s adherence is like a moral compass and a practical checklist: it signals lower legal and reputational risk, better long‑term resilience, and greater appeal to capital that cares about sustainability and steady returns.

esg financial

"identify, classify, and quantify ESG and business risks."

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

ai technical

"Leveraging S&P Global's AI capabilities, this new dataset utilizes proprietary AI"

Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables machines to mimic human thinking and learning, allowing them to analyze information, recognize patterns, and make decisions. For investors, AI matters because it can improve how businesses operate, create new products, or identify opportunities faster and more accurately than humans alone, potentially impacting company success and market trends.

machine learning technical

"utilizes proprietary AI and machine learning models to systematically identify"

Machine learning is a set of computer programs that learn patterns from large amounts of data and improve their predictions or decisions over time, like a recipe that gets better each time it’s adjusted based on taste tests. For investors it matters because these systems can speed up analysis, spot trends or risks humans might miss, automate routine work, and potentially create competitive advantages or cost savings that affect a company’s performance.

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ngos regulatory

"screen millions of public sources globally – across news, NGOs, regulators"

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are independent, not-for-profit groups that pursue social, environmental, humanitarian or policy goals outside government control. For investors they matter because NGOs can shape public opinion, press for regulation, run campaigns, or expose problems in a company’s operations or supply chain. Think of them as a public watchdog: their actions can change sales, legal costs, brand value and long-term risk, affecting investment returns.

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New Sustainable1 dataset flags corporate conduct assessed against UNGC principles

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Energy, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy expansion and energy transition markets, today announced that  S&P Global Sustainable1 has launched the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Screening Dataset.¹

The dataset is a one-stop screening solution that provides a structured method to help investment managers, bankers and non-financial corporates assess whether companies are aligned with the 10 UNGC Principles. S&P Global Sustainable1 has applied the UNGC Screening Dataset to a proprietary list of 16,500 companies globally and expects to cover an estimated 24,000.

This dataset combines two evidence streams that enable customers to identify potential misalignment across human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption principles, providing companies with timely and critical oversight of evolving risks:

• Controversy Screening:  Tracks corporate controversies linked to one or more UNGC principles.
• Business Involvement Screening: Flags corporate revenues originating from specific controversial products.

"When investors evaluate portfolio risk, understanding any controversies companies are involved in can be a critical step. To help investors understand these risks, we have launched the S&P Global Sustainable1 UNGC Screening Dataset. This comprehensive, foundational tool identifies corporate conduct assessed against UNGC principles and better informs investment decisions," said Thomas Yagel, Head of Sustainable1 at S&P Global Energy. "The UNGC Screening Dataset provides clear and actionable UNGC alignment labels, enabling investors to integrate S&P Global Sustainable1 insights into their decision-making, portfolio construction and ongoing risk oversight."

Leveraging S&P Global's AI capabilities, this new dataset utilizes proprietary AI and machine learning models to systematically identify, classify, and quantify ESG and business risks. The AI models continuously screen millions of public sources globally – across news, NGOs, regulators, and other stakeholders – in multiple languages to detect emerging risk incidents in real time. These AI–driven insights are then validated and contextualized by a dedicated Controversy Research team within Sustainable1, strengthening accuracy, consistency and decision–ready risk indicators for investors.

Using this dataset, S&P Global Sustainable1 published a white paper, "How S&P Global data helps investors navigate the risks of corporate controversies", which found that misalignment in companies is most frequently linked to human rights-related controversies. The concentration of cases tied to human rights – and, to a lesser extent, environmental impacts and corruption – provides indicators for investors as to where they may face the most persistent and material sources of controversy-driven risk. By integrating these risk indicators into portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, investors can more consistently identify elevated exposure; engage companies from a clearer baseline of evidence and strengthen accountability expectations aligned with the UNGC principles.

Details of the UNGC Screening Dataset are available here. Read the full white paper here.

For more information on S&P Global products and solutions, please reach out to our teams here.

¹ The UN is not affiliated with, does not endorse, and has not reviewed the S&P Global Sustainable1 UNGC Screening Dataset.

Media Contact

Kathleen Tanzy
S&P Global Energy, Americas/EMEA
+1 917-331-4607
kathleen.tanzy@spglobal.com

About S&P Global Energy  

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for pricing and news; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. 

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy 

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What is the S&P Global Energy (NYSE:SPGI) UNGC Screening Dataset?

The UNGC Screening Dataset is an S&P Global Sustainable1 tool that evaluates company conduct against the 10 UNGC Principles. According to S&P Global, it offers structured, one-stop screening for investors, bankers and corporates to assess human rights, labor, environmental and anti-corruption risk alignment.

How many companies does the S&P Global (SPGI) UNGC Screening Dataset cover?

The dataset currently applies to a proprietary list of 16,500 companies worldwide. According to S&P Global, coverage is expected to expand to an estimated 24,000 companies, broadening investor access to standardized UNGC alignment and controversy-based risk indicators.

How does S&P Global Sustainable1 use AI in the UNGC Screening Dataset for SPGI investors?

The dataset uses proprietary AI and machine learning models to identify, classify and quantify ESG and business risks. According to S&P Global, AI screens millions of multilingual public sources in real time, with controversies then validated and contextualized by a dedicated Controversy Research team.

What types of risks does the S&P Global (SPGI) UNGC Screening Dataset track?

The dataset combines controversy screening and business involvement screening to flag potential misalignment with UNGC principles. According to S&P Global, it focuses on human rights, labor, environmental and anti-corruption issues, helping investors integrate these risk indicators into portfolio construction and oversight.

What did S&P Global (SPGI) find in its UNGC controversy white paper?

The related white paper found that company misalignment is most frequently linked to human rights-related controversies. According to S&P Global, environmental impacts and corruption also feature, signaling where investors may face persistent, controversy-driven risks when aligning portfolios with UNGC principles.