S&P Global

VAKT Global Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, operates a blockchain-based digital platform designed to transform post-trade processing in the commodities trading industry. The platform serves as a secure and real-time ecosystem that enhances visibility of logistic data and eliminates traditional reconciliation and paper-based processes. By providing a single source of truth for the entire trade lifecycle, VAKT aims to improve operational efficiencies and decision-making for its clients. The initiative is supported by nine leading energy companies and banks that are committed to leveraging blockchain technology to address longstanding industry challenges. Through its innovative approach, VAKT creates new trade finance opportunities while streamlining communication and scheduling within the trading process.

IHS Markit Ltd. is a prominent provider of critical information, analytics, and solutions for various industries, financial markets, and governments worldwide. The company operates through four main segments: Financial Services, Transportation, Resources, and Consolidated Markets & Solutions (CMS). Its Financial Services segment offers a range of products including pricing and reference data, trading services, and enterprise software for financial market participants. The Transportation segment delivers analysis, production forecasts, and predictive analytics related to vehicles and shipping. The Resources segment focuses on upstream and downstream services in the energy and chemicals sectors, providing market forecasting and analytical tools. CMS provides research tools and performance analysis for technology, media, and telecommunications industries. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in London, IHS Markit employs approximately 16,000 professionals globally, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from recurring sources.

Xpansiv is a company that specializes in transforming data from the lifecycle of various commodities into intelligent commodities and digital assets. It operates a global commodity exchange platform that facilitates the trading, managing, and reporting of environmental commodities, including carbon credits and renewable energy certificates. By providing a user-friendly interface, Xpansiv enables participants to engage in transactions that support sustainability and contribute to achieving net-zero goals. The platform also offers registry infrastructure and advisory services tailored to the energy and environmental markets, helping users derive value from essential resources such as energy, carbon, and water in a data-driven environment.