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Cognite Sustainability Profile

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Cognite, officially known as Cognite AS, is a leading software company headquartered in Norway, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2016, Cognite has rapidly established itself in the industrial software sector, focusing on data integration and analytics for asset-heavy industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities. Cognite's flagship product, Cognite Data Fusion, stands out for its ability to transform complex industrial data into actionable insights, enabling organisations to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major industry players and recognition for its innovative approach to data management. With a strong market position, Cognite continues to empower businesses to harness the full potential of their data, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the industrial data landscape.

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34

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Cognite's score of 34 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cognite's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cognite reported total carbon emissions of approximately 717,000 kg CO2e, with 83,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) and 405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 218,000 kg CO2e, primarily from 44,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (location-based) and 174,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Notably, Cognite does not disclose any Scope 1 emissions data. Cognite's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Cognite AS, and is part of a broader corporate family relationship with Aker ASA, which influences its sustainability reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Cognite, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
44,000
00,000
Scope 3
174,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cognite's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cognite's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cognite's Location?

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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 Cognite is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cognite's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cognite has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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