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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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
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sas Institute's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SAS Institute Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84.4 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 5.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 22.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 57.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 33.4 million kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 6.2 million kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 4.4 million 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 established near-term targets to cut these emissions by 25% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. These commitments reflect SAS Institute's proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is on track to meet its five-year targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Sas Institute’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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