Sas Sustainability Profile
SAS, officially known as SAS Institute Inc., is a leading analytics software company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1976, SAS has established itself as a pioneer in the field of data analytics, providing innovative solutions that empower organisations to make data-driven decisions. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, SAS serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail. The company is renowned for its advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data management software, which are distinguished by their robust capabilities and user-friendly interfaces. Notable achievements include being consistently recognised as a leader in the analytics market, with a commitment to research and development that drives continuous innovation. SAS's unique approach to analytics not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters a culture of data literacy across organisations.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sas's score of 39 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SAS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,171,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 3,081,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, SAS has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 25% reduction in total CO2 emissions compared to 2005 levels by 2025. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. SAS has also committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) updated ambitions. These commitments are part of SAS's broader sustainability strategy, which includes initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions across all scopes. The emissions data is sourced from SAS AB (publ) and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve its environmental performance.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0.0 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,900,000 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000.00 | - | - | - | - |
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Sas's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sas'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.
Sas 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.
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