Empowering Market Participants with Transparent Ratings and Benchmarks
S&P Capital IQ Ratings & Benchmarks are designed to be the standard sources for measurement, evaluation, and comparison in the market. By partnering closely with market participants, S&P Global develops ratings and benchmarks that offer valuable insights to help individuals make informed assessments, manage risks effectively, and identify opportunities for growth. These ratings provide an independent opinion on the creditworthiness and financial strength of organizations, serving as a crucial information tool for capital markets participants, such as banks, clients, suppliers, joint-venture partners, brokers, government agencies, and landlords.
Comprehensive Offerings to Support Decision-Making
The suite of solutions offered by S&P Capital IQ Ratings & Benchmarks caters to diverse market needs. Credit Ratings serve as essential opinions on risk, promoting transparency and supporting the smooth functioning of capital markets. Real-time energy market price assessments provide market participants with valuable insights for writing contracts, monitoring commodity markets, and ensuring transaction transparency. Additionally, the indices provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices are considered the gold standard in indexing, covering various asset classes and themes globally to help investors measure and trade the markets effectively.
Driving Sustainability and ESG Integration
S&P Capital IQ Ratings & Benchmarks also focus on sustainability assessments and solutions, including ESG fixed income indices that offer new perspectives on risk and opportunity. By incorporating ESG factors into performance and risk assessments, market participants can enhance their decision-making processes and align with sustainable practices. The platform also offers corporate sustainability assessments, evaluating over 10,000 companies worldwide to provide comprehensive insights into sustainability practices and performance.
Innovative Solutions for Emerging Markets
In addition to traditional ratings and benchmarks, S&P Capital IQ Ratings & Benchmarks offer innovative solutions like hydrogen price assessments and battery metals price assessments. These platforms provide independent evaluations of new markets, such as hydrogen as a fuel source, and support the growing demand for battery metals in the energy transition. Moreover, Second Party Opinion Shades of Green offer transparency to investors seeking sustainable investment opportunities, further driving ESG integration in the financial sector.