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Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc., a leading player in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry, is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a pioneer in software and IP solutions that drive innovation in semiconductor design and manufacturing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Synopsys serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. The company’s core offerings include advanced tools for design verification, synthesis, and testing, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor intellectual property (IP). Synopsys is renowned for its commitment to quality and efficiency, enabling customers to accelerate their product development cycles. As a market leader, Synopsys has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Synopsys's score of 56 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Synopsys's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Synopsys reported total carbon emissions of approximately 283,010,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 29,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 249,477,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as capital goods and employee commuting. Synopsys has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, they have committed to a more extensive target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and Scope 3 emissions intensity by 62% by 2032, compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, by 2027, they aim for 45% of their suppliers, based on spend, to have their own science-based emissions reduction targets. These initiatives reflect Synopsys's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Synopsys'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 Synopsys 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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