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Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc., a leading player in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry, is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a pioneer in software and IP solutions that drive innovation in semiconductor design and manufacturing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Synopsys serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. The company’s core offerings include advanced tools for design verification, synthesis, and testing, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor intellectual property (IP). Synopsys is renowned for its commitment to quality and efficiency, enabling customers to accelerate their product development cycles. As a market leader, Synopsys has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Synopsys's score of 57 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Synopsys's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Synopsys reported total carbon emissions of approximately 283,010,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,697,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 29,836,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 249,477,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Synopsys has committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same year. Looking towards the long term, Synopsys has established a science-based target to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity by the same year, particularly focusing on emissions from employee commuting and business travel. By 2027, Synopsys also plans for 45% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets in place. These initiatives reflect Synopsys's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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57,887,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Synopsys's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Synopsys is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Synopsys is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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