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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.

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29

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Sas's score of 29 is higher than 89% 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 2023, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,081,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 2,446,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 5,600,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. SAS has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target set in 2023. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the airline's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint comprehensively. The airline is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores its commitment to aligning its climate strategies with scientific recommendations. In 2024, SAS reported a further increase in Scope 1 emissions to about 3,171,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased to approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges the airline faces in reducing its overall emissions, despite its long-term climate commitments. SAS's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate its proactive approach to sustainability within the air transportation sector, aiming to balance operational growth with environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
24,900,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sas's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Sas is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Sas is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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