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Sas Institute

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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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59

Industry Average

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26

Industry Benchmark

Sas Institute's score of 59 is higher than 78% 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 Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 62,665,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 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. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (39,281,000 kg CO2e), business travel (6,578,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (2,681,000 kg CO2e). SAS Institute has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, SAS Institute has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.6% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030. These targets reflect SAS Institute's commitment to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company’s proactive approach to emissions reduction positions it as a leader in the software and services sector, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.

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36,153,000
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Scope 3
113,988,000
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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.

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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 Institute is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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