Comparison · Index & ESG Data
Carbon Index Protocol vs S&P Global ESG
S&P Global runs benchmark indices (DJSI, S&P GSCI Carbon EUA) and CSA-based ESG scores. Carbon Index Protocol is a purpose-built carbon-economy index with public methodology and a modern data layer.
Where S&P Global ESG is strong
- Extensive index licensing footprint
- Established Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)
- IOSCO-regulated benchmark administrator status
How Carbon Index Protocol differs
- Purpose-built for the carbon economy — not a subset of a broad rating
- Public score decomposition and dimension weights
- Transparent constituent files, no black-box weighting
- Real-time AI intelligence layer on top of the index
| S&P Global ESG | Carbon Index Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Cross-asset indices + ESG | Carbon economy index |
| Methodology PDF | Available (paid) | Public + downloadable |
| Constituent CSV | Licensed only | Public sample + licensed full |
| Integrity weighting | No | Yes — 7-dimension weighted score |
Choose S&P Global ESG for
Regulated benchmark licensing and legacy index franchises.
Choose Carbon Index Protocol for
Carbon-market intelligence with public methodology and daily refresh.