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Cognizant

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Cognizant Technology Solutions, commonly referred to as Cognizant, is a leading global professional services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, Cognizant has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates within the information technology and consulting industry, specialising in digital transformation, IT services, and business process outsourcing. Cognizant's core offerings include software development, cloud services, and data analytics, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. With a reputation for excellence, Cognizant has achieved significant milestones, including consistent rankings among the top IT service providers worldwide. Its strategic focus on emerging technologies positions Cognizant as a formidable player in the competitive landscape, driving growth and delivering value to clients across various sectors.

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100

Industry Average

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27

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Cognizant's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 59,536,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 174,199,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 86,270,000 kg CO2e from business travel. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Cognizant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a 2019 baseline. Near-term targets include a 77% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Long-term goals further extend to a 90% reduction across all scopes by 2040. The company is actively working towards these targets through various initiatives, including a commitment to power its global operations with renewable energy by 2026. Cognizant's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Cognizant's emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating a direct responsibility for its sustainability efforts. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to climate action.

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249,773,000
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Scope 3
748,721,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cognizant's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Cognizant is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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