Sas
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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
Sas's score of 24 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This follows a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with 2023 emissions at about 3,081,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2022, emissions were approximately 2,446,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant rise in emissions in the subsequent years. SAS has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which SAS joined as a member in 2023. The airline's commitment reflects its dedication to addressing climate change within the air transportation sector, which is crucial given the industry's substantial carbon footprint. Overall, SAS is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives as part of its operational strategy, aiming to balance growth with environmental responsibility.
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| 2010 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sas is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
