From Our Corporate Responsibility

2022 was an important year for S&P Global. Finalizing our merger with IHS Markit brought about new business synergies and value that we can now offer as a combined company. I am pleased to note that corporate responsibility was at the core of our integration. It allowed us the opportunity to shape our future and aspirations. What are the policies we want to keep and take forward? Are our sustainable practices fit for the future? Are we focusing on the most material topics where we have impact? These were just a few of the strategic questions we considered.

Of course, all of this change was within the larger context of geopolitical challenges and disruptions including the war in Ukraine, inflationary and economic pressures, and climate-related extreme weather events across the world. With the COVID-19 pandemic not yet fully behind us, this is a time that has tested not only the resilience and ability of governments, companies and individuals to respond and pivot in the short term, but also our commitment to build a more sustainable, inclusive future.

Our stakeholders, internal and external, are increasing their expectations for what good looks like in corporate sustainability. We continue to listen, learn and adjust our practices, while keeping a keen eye on the ultimate goal of a sustainable ecosystem and a sustainable company.

Key highlights in 2022 reporting include:

Enhancements to our sustainability management governance, audit and assurance process, and management accountability
Adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative’s revised Universal Standards
New net-zero targets in water, waste and energy, as well as updates to our near-term targets for progressing toward net-zero carbon emissions
Developing management approach to disclosures for our key material topics
Improved disclosure around our charitable contributions and the S&P Global Foundation’s grantmaking, with a new endowment and governance model and updated philanthropic focus areas
Optimized accessibility to data visualization in our Impact Report for users with color blindness

We are especially proud to share that we have added a third report to our current Impact and Task Force on climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) reports. Please visit here to review our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report, which contains more complete information about our DEI strategy, programs and commitments.

We believe that responsible businesses are the foundation of sustainable development, and we appreciate your joining in this journey with us.

We welcome your feedback – please reach out to cr@spglobal.com.

Annette O’Hanlon

Chief Corporate Responsibility & Diversity Officer

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