Sas Institute
SAS Institute Inc., commonly known as SAS, is a leading analytics software company headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1976, SAS has established itself as a pioneer in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence, serving clients across various industries globally, including finance, healthcare, and retail. With a strong focus on advanced analytics, SAS offers a suite of innovative products and services, such as SAS Viya and SAS Analytics Pro, which empower organisations to harness the power of data for informed decision-making. Renowned for its commitment to customer success and continuous innovation, SAS has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader in analytics solutions.
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.
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Industry Benchmark
Sas Institute's score of 53 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sas Institute's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SAS Institute reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 45.6 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 5.4 million tonnes (Scope 1), 21.4 million tonnes (Scope 2), and about 45.6 million tonnes (Scope 3). This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near future. SAS Institute has established ambitious reduction goals, aiming for a 25% decrease in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company targets a 50% reduction by 2030. In the long term, SAS Institute is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a goal of reducing emissions by 90% from 2018 levels. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SAS Institute's dedication to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based strategies. The company’s efforts are crucial in the software and services sector, where emissions can be significant due to operational and supply chain activities.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 820,833,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
