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Sas Institute

SAS Institute Inc., commonly referred to as SAS, is a leading analytics software company headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1976, SAS has established itself as a pioneer in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence, serving a diverse range of industries globally. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, SAS offers a suite of innovative products and services, including advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualisation tools. What sets SAS apart is its commitment to providing user-friendly solutions that empower organisations to make data-driven decisions. Recognised for its market leadership, SAS has received numerous accolades for its software capabilities and workplace culture, consistently ranking among the top companies to work for. With a focus on continuous innovation, SAS remains at the forefront of the analytics industry, helping businesses harness the power of data.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sas Institute's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

59

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sas Institute's score of 59 is higher than 99% 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 Institute's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SAS Institute reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 21,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 5,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 62,665,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 89,477,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net-zero target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2018 as the base year. For near-term goals, SAS Institute aims to achieve a 52.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to a 25% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2005 levels. These initiatives reflect SAS Institute's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.

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Scope 1
9,481,000
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Scope 2
36,153,000
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Scope 3
113,988,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sas Institute's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low 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. Sas Institute is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sas Institute 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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