Cognizant
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cognizant's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business 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.
Industry Benchmark
Cognizant's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Cognizant's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cognizant reported total carbon emissions of approximately 827,116,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 115,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 702,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 800,229,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 9,420,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 119,364,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 671,445,000 kg CO2e. Cognizant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 77% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company is actively working towards these targets by implementing strategies to power its global operations with renewable energy by 2026 and has committed to offsetting any remaining unavoidable emissions. Cognizant's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,789,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 315,544,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,707,498,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Cognizant 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.
