S&P Global announced that Coinbase will join the S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial Services following Discover’s impending acquisition by Capital One. This decision marks a notable moment in which the index committee opts to include a major cryptocurrency exchange, further solidifying the role of emerging fintech companies within the established financial order.

S&P Global's PAC contributed $139,500 to federal candidates during the 2023-2024 election cycle, as reported by OpenSecrets based on FEC data released on February 06, 2025.

Following the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine and subsequent fiscal uncertainties in Panama, S&P Global downgraded Panama’s credit rating from BBB to BBB- in late 2024. This downgrade contributed to an environment of economic instability, potentially exacerbating pressures that can harm vulnerable communities.

On April 30, 2024, S&P Global published an in‐depth analysis outlining significant gaps in sustainable supply chain management. The report highlights that many companies lack publicly disclosed supplier codes of conduct and comprehensive supplier screening processes, particularly in addressing labor rights and environmental risks, thereby urging improved transparency and accountability.

OpenSecrets data highlights S&P Global's extensive lobbying activities, detailing annual totals since 1998 and specific bill lobbying in 2024. This profile reveals ongoing corporate efforts to influence policy, raising concerns about the undermining of democratic processes.