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.
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In 2023, SAS Institute reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 70,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 62,665,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 93,048,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,364,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 22,863,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 64,537,000 kg CO2e. SAS Institute has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, SAS has committed to a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.6% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030. These commitments reflect SAS Institute's proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction. The company is headquartered in the United States and continues to work towards its long-term environmental goals.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,481,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 36,153,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 113,988,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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