Progress Software Corporation, commonly known as Progress, is a leading provider of application development and digital experience technologies. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Progress operates globally, with significant presence in North America and Europe. Founded in 1981, the company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of its flagship OpenEdge platform, which empowers businesses to build and deploy applications efficiently. Progress is renowned for its innovative solutions in the realms of data connectivity, application development, and digital experience management. Its core products, such as the Telerik and Sitefinity brands, stand out for their ability to enhance user engagement and streamline development processes. With a strong market position, Progress has been recognised for its commitment to customer success and technological advancement, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to drive digital transformation.
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In 2024, Progress Software reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,389,257 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 61,827 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,622,237 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,766,490 kg CO2e from business travel (Scope 3). This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 4,349,708 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 59,517 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,518,390 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,830,780 kg CO2e. Progress Software has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its emissions to near zero for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to achieving significant reductions in its carbon footprint as part of its broader climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Progress Software is independently reporting its carbon emissions and climate commitments. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its environmental impact in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000 | 00,000 | 00,000.0 | 00,000.0 | 
| Scope 2 | 1,780,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000.0 | 0,000,000.0 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
Progress Software's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 62% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Progress Software 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.
