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Cognos ULC Sustainability Profile

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Cognos ULC, a prominent player in the business intelligence and analytics sector, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative data management solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries including finance, healthcare, and retail. Cognos ULC is renowned for its flagship products, such as Cognos Analytics, which offers advanced data visualisation and reporting capabilities. These tools empower organisations to make informed decisions through actionable insights. Over the years, Cognos has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by IBM, which has further solidified its market position. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Cognos ULC continues to drive advancements in analytics, helping businesses harness the power of their data for strategic growth and operational efficiency.

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46

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Cognos ULC's score of 46 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cognos ULC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from International Business Machines Corporation

Cognos ULC, headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), and as such, it inherits emissions data and climate commitments from its parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures for Cognos ULC, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and performance metrics are cascaded from IBM. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to various climate pledges, which are also aligned with industry standards. Cognos ULC's climate commitments are influenced by IBM's broader sustainability goals, which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or targets for Cognos ULC have not been disclosed. In summary, while Cognos ULC does not present its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that is actively engaged in climate action through IBM's established frameworks and initiatives.

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Scope 1
141,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,034,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cognos ULC's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Cognos ULC'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 Cognos ULC is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cognos ULC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cognos ULC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 73% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Business Travel
20%
Employee Commuting
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%

Cognos ULC'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.

Cognos ULC 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
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