SAS Institute Inc., commonly known as SAS, is a leading player in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1976, SAS has established itself as a pioneer in advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data management solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative software that empowers organisations to harness the power of data for informed decision-making.
With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, SAS offers a comprehensive suite of products, including SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Enterprise Miner, which are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and robust analytical capabilities. Recognised for its commitment to customer success, SAS has consistently ranked as a top provider in the analytics market, earning accolades for its exceptional software and services.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Sas Institute's reported carbon emissions
SAS Institute, a computer and related services company headquartered in the US, has established robust climate commitments, including a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net-zero target. This commitment aims to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2018 as the base year. In terms of emissions, for the reporting year 2024, SAS Institute reported total global GHG emissions of approximately 84.4 million kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 5.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 22 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 57.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services (approximately 33.4 million kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 6.2 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 7.1 million kg CO2e). Emissions for previous years show a general trend of reduction: * **2023:** Total emissions were approximately 90.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 5.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 21.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 63.4 million kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions were approximately 96.7 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 4.4 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 22.9 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 69.5 million kg CO2e (Scope 3). * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 86.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 23.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 60.3 million kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total emissions stood at approximately 98.5 million kg CO2e, including approximately 4.1 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 25.4 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 69.1 million kg CO2e (Scope 3). * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 183.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 9.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 32.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 141.5 million kg CO2e. * **2018:** Total emissions were approximately 159.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 9.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 36.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 114 million kg CO2e. SAS Institute also has near-term targets aligned with the SBTi's 1.5°C pathway, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52.6% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. They also commit to a 52.6% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. The company is progressing well towards its near-term goals.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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