# Ratings & Benchmarks | S&P Global

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# Ratings & Benchmarks

We partner closely with market participants to develop ratings and benchmarks that are the market-standard sources for measurement, evaluation and comparison, helping people make assessments, manage risk and identify opportunities.

## What We Offer

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### Credit Ratings are opinions about Risk

Credit Ratings foster the development and smooth functioning of capital markets by providing transparent information and insight to market participants.

[Learn more about credit ratings (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/products-benefits/products/credit-ratings)

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### Real-time energy market price assessments

Our benchmark prices have become commonplace as market participants use them to write contracts, monitor their energy market(s) and achieve full transparency around transactions.

[Learn more about real-time price assessments (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/our-methodology/price-assessments)

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### The gold standard of Indices

The gold standard in Indexing with indices covering a wide range of asset classes and themes across the globe, S&P Dow Jones Indices defines the way investors measure and trade the markets.

[Learn more about our indices (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/)

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### Sustainability assessments and solutions

Our sustainability benchmarks now include ESG fixed income indices, unlocking new insight into risk and opportunity.

[Learn more about sustainability solutions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-family/esg/core-esg/sp-esg/#overview)

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## Our Expert Solutions

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### Issuer Credit Ratings

An independent opinion of your organization's overall creditworthiness and financial strength can be used as an information tool for capital markets participants and your organization's counterparties - banks, clients, suppliers, joint-venture partners, brokers, government agencies, even landlords.

[Learn more about issuer credit ratings (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/products-benefits/products/issuer-credit-ratings)

[Find a Rating (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/index)

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### Hydrogen Price Assessments

First of its kind hydrogen price assessments platform with an independent, impartial evaluation of hydrogen as a fuel.

[Learn more about hydrogen price assessments (opens in a new tab)](https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/our-methodology/price-assessments/energy-transition/hydrogen-price-assessments)

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## Highlighted Ratings & Benchmarking Solutions

Placing risk and performance in a greater context is Essential Intelligence®.

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### RatingsDirect®

RatingsDirect from S&P Global Market Intelligence delivers the credit risk insights you need on a powerful single platform.

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### Dated Brent

Benchmark assessment by S&P Global Energy of the price of physical, light North Sea crude oil.

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### S&P 500®

The S&P 500 is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities, covering approximately 80% of U.S. equity market capitalization.

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### Automotive Industry Performance

Access +100 million vehicle registrations, vehicles-in-operation, and owner demographics to accurately benchmark and assess market share.

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### Stablecoin Stability Assessment

Provides market stakeholders with transparency into the stability of various stablecoins and specific insight into their depegging risks.

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## Sustainability Benchmarks and Assessments

Incorporating ESG into your performance and risk assessment.

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#### Battery Metals Price Assessments

Reflect market prices for quickly growing metals markets in support of the energy transition.

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#### Second Party Opinion Shades of Green

Provides additional transparency to investors that seek to understand and act upon potential contribution to a
sustainable future.

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#### Corporate Sustainability Assessments

Annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices that covers over 10,000 companies from around the world.

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#### Carbon Assessments

Provides market reflective assessments for Voluntary Carbon, Compliance Carbon, and Carbon intensity across commodities.

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## Make assessments, manage risk, and identify opportunities

Place risk and performance in a greater context with our ratings and benchmarks, which are the market-standard sources for measurement, evaluation and comparison.

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## Learn more about our capabilities

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#### Data & Analytics

Uncover solutions and services that allow you to derive more, unique data from market activities and place it within an actionable context.

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#### Research & Insights

Go beyond the numbers to understand a world in motion. S&P Global is the go-to expert for deeper industry insights and news.

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#### Technology Solutions

Build platforms and processes, and enhance workflows to increase efficiency and optimize business processes.

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#### Indices

Our leading-edge index methodologies and research perspectives are a trusted driving force behind wide-ranging investment strategies.

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