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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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47

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 47 is higher than 96% 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, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 29,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 249,477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious science-based targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, Synopsys aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting and business travel by 62% per employee, and from the use of sold products by 62% per lifetime verification task within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company commits that 45% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027. In previous years, Synopsys reported emissions of 57,044,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 33,533,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and 57,044,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a focus on reducing its carbon footprint. The company’s commitment to sustainability reflects its alignment with industry standards and climate action initiatives, aiming to contribute positively to global climate goals.

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31,226,000
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Scope 3
57,887,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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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Synopsys 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.

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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