• New Leadership: Lauren Smart named Head of S&P Global Sustainable1, overseeing its integration with Commodity Insights to drive sustainability and energy transition solutions.
• Market Expansion: The newly unified business will offer comprehensive sustainability services, from risk management and reporting to industrial decarbonization strategies.
• Industry Influence: Smart is a globally recognized expert in sustainable finance, with experience shaping markets through her leadership at Trucost and participation in international frameworks like the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.

Lauren Smart has been appointed Head of S&P Global Sustainable1, taking on the leadership role as the business merges with S&P Global Commodity Insights to create an expanded Energy Transition and Sustainability division.

Lauren Smart emphasized the significance of this transition:
“This comes at an exciting point in our evolution… bringing powerful original content on clean energy technology, carbon markets, sustainable agriculture, hydrogen, and more.”

Why It Matters:

Smart’s appointment aligns with the growing demand for comprehensive sustainability solutions across industries. With two decades in sustainable finance, including her role at Trucost where she helped grow the business from startup to market leader, Smart has a proven track record in driving impactful change.

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She reflected on her journey:
“From those early days at Trucost with only the tiniest of markets and a handful of clients—it has been quite a journey.”

What’s Next:

The integrated business aims to guide clients across the full spectrum of their sustainability journeys, offering expertise in risk management, reporting, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable finance opportunities.

Lauren Smart expressed her enthusiasm for collaboration:
“I’m excited to work with the incredible team at S&P Global Commodity Insights and drive impactful changes that will help the organization reach new heights.”

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