The Role of Indices in the Energy Transition Progression – H1 2024 Review
Even though the performance of clean energy-related companies has recently faced some headwinds due to rising interest rates and inflationary pressures, the clean energy industry is still being driven by continuous policy support. As we approach the midpoint of 2024, we wanted to review the S&P Global Clean Energy Index Series rebalance from April and…
Understanding the S&P/Hawkamah ESG Pan Arab Index
How are indices helping market participants align ESG goals and values? Join S&P DJI’s Maya Beyhan and Hawkamah’s Dr. Ashraf Gamal El Din for a closer look at how the S&P/Hawkamah ESG Pan Arab Index enhances its sustainability profile compared to its underlying benchmark, as well as an exploration of the drivers of its historical…
Tracking the Sustainable Core: 5 Years of S&P 500 ESG
What does the S&P 500 ESG Index ecosystem look like today and how is that benefiting market participants? S&P DJI’s Hamish Preston and DWS’ David Stack explore key takeaways from the first five years of the S&P 500 ESG Index.
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A Hidden Stairway to Net Zero
“Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run There’s still time to change the road you’re on.” —Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Many observers assume indices targeting broad ESG performance follow different paths than those delivering climate-focused temperature alignment. In reality, data show that modern indices can often achieve…
Measuring the Global Water Opportunity Set
Look inside the S&P Global Water Index and how it tracks the companies helping the world meet demand for this vital resource.
The S&P 500 ESG Index Turns 5!
The S&P 500® ESG Index celebrated its fifth birthday on Jan. 28, 2024. Over the past five years, the index has become an important piece of the sustainable indexing puzzle for investors looking to leverage the strength of the S&P 500 while incorporating meaningful and measurable sustainability-focused enhancements. Traditionally, five-year celebrations are marked by gifting…
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Historic Deal at COP28 to Transition away from All Fossil Fuels
Clean energy has certainly been a prominent topic in 2023, especially among those at the front and center of discussions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, which just concluded. As we are approaching the end of 2023, we wanted to review the results of the S&P Global Clean Energy Index Series…
Get a Holistic Lens on Sustainability
Make more informed sustainability decisions with deeper data – our indices are powered by analytics from the world-renowned S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
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Forging the Global Energy Transition: An Index for Essential Metals
Look inside the S&P Global Essential Metals Producers Index, a pure-play index that tracks the companies helping the world forge the future of energy innovation.
Material Change in a Material World
As our climate changes, so do our ways of producing and consuming energy. A global effort is underway to replace fossil fuels with renewables in our energy matrix.1 This planned energy transition’s speed, scope and scale of impact on the global economy is unparalleled in our history.2 North America’s unique position of contributing nearly 18%…