#42 – S&P Global: Accelerating Progress

“We accelerate progress.”

This is the purpose statement by S&P Global, the financial analytics leader headquartered in New York City.

Founded in 1860 as the publishing firm of Henry Varnum Poor, and evolved through key mergers, including Standard Statistics and McGraw-Hill, S&P Global is now a global powerhouse in credit ratings, indices, benchmarks, ESG intelligence, and market analytics.

Their purpose is as essential as the data they provide: to fuel decisions that move the world forward, from governments shaping policy, to businesses allocating capital, to individuals planning their financial future.

With over 35,000 employees in more than 35 countries, S&P Global powers the convictions behind trillions of dollars in economic activity.

Their tools and insights support a more transparent, sustainable, and informed global economy.

In 2022, the acquisition of IHS Markit expanded its leadership in ESG, climate data, and supply chain intelligence — aligning strategic growth with global impact.

At S&P Global, purpose is more than a positioning line. It’s the frame through which complexity becomes clarity, where informed decisions become progress, and progress becomes impact.