S&P Global Acquires Shades of Green Business from CICERO

Brings complementary functionality within S&P Global Ratings related to providing second party opinions.

New York, December 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics, has announced that it has acquired the Shades of Green business from the Center for International Climate Research.Cicero), Norwegian A cutting-edge institute for interdisciplinary climate research.

This acquisition will be integrated into S&P Global Ratings, further expanding our Second Party Opinion (SPO) offering. An SPO is an independent assessment of a company’s funding or framework alignment with market standards, typically provided before a loan is taken.

The global ESG debt universe is growing rapidly and $4.5 trillion compared to now $1.5 trillion Two years ago, according to the Institute of International Finance. Shades of Green provides independent, research-based SPOs for green, sustainability, and sustainability-related funding frameworks, as well as climate science-based climate risk assessments and impact reporting reviews. Since contributing his SPO to the first green bond framework issued by the World Bank in 2008, it has been a leading provider of SPOs and established as a subsidiary. Cicero The company evaluates the quality of its analysis and its shades of green The methodology has been praised for providing greater transparency on climate risks.

“At S&P Global Ratings, we are committed to providing investors with the data, analysis and opinions they need to make confident decisions. We strive to provide our capabilities and expertise to support the development of sustainable bond markets.” Martina ChanS&P Global Ratings PresidentShades of Green’s unparalleled climate expertise and track record will help further expand and strengthen its ability to assist clients seeking access to sustainable fixed income markets. “

“With S&P Global Ratings, we have found a partner with the same commitment to transparency and measures that support a more sustainable financial system,” he added. Christine Halvorsendirected by, International Center for Climate Research (Cicero).

“The Shades of Green methodology provides transparency on climate risks while motivating early market movements and rewarding forward-thinking actors.” Christa Clappco-founder, Cicero shades of green.

S&P Global Ratings will continue to have offices. Oslo, Norway The base of Shades of Green. The International Center for Climate Research will continue to provide climate expertise to Shades of Green and provide insights to S&P Global’s other leading sustainability businesses.

Since its inception in 2017, the S&P Global Ratings SPO has been underpinned by a robust, published analytical approach, created by a team of sustainable finance analysts who rely on the sector-level expertise provided by credit analysts. I’m here.

Transaction signed and closed December 1, 2022 and terms were not disclosed.

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About S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global Ratings, part of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI), is the world’s leading provider of independent credit risk research. We publish over one million credit ratings on bonds issued by sovereigns, municipalities, corporations and entities in the financial sector. With over 1,600 credit analysts in 26 countries and over 150 years of credit risk assessment experience, we offer a unique combination of global coverage and local insight. Our research and opinion on relative credit risk provides market participants with information to help support the growth of transparent and liquid fixed income markets around the world.

about Cicero

Cicero The world’s leading institute for interdisciplinary climate research. We provide high-quality research and knowledge that help society respond to climate challenges and strengthen international climate cooperation. Cicero is internationally recognized for its research on the climate impacts of anthropogenic emissions, societal responses to climate change, and the development of international agreements. We have played an active role in the IPCC since his 1992. Cicero Founded in 2018, having developed considerable expertise in climate finance. Cicero Shades of Green is a subsidiary specializing in climate risk services to the financial sector, acquired by S&P Global Ratings in 2022.

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• Integration in our end customer markets.
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