Synopsys, Inc., a leader in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor intellectual property (IP). With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Synopsys offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services that streamline the design and verification of complex integrated circuits.
The company's core products, including its renowned Design Compiler and Fusion Compiler, are distinguished by their ability to enhance performance and reduce power consumption in chip design. Synopsys has achieved significant milestones, such as being consistently ranked among the top EDA companies globally, reflecting its commitment to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry.
+21 vs industry average
Synopsys’s score of 61 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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
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Synopsys's reported carbon emissions
Synopsys, a US-based company in the computer and related services industry, reported a total of approximately 248.7 million kg CO2e in emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Breakdown of emissions for the 2024 reporting year: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 2.3 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 25.3 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3:** Approximately 221.1 million kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 82.5 million kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 33.8 million kg CO2e). For the 2023 reporting year, Synopsys reported a total of approximately 272.6 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 1:** Approximately 3.7 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 29.8 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3:** Approximately 239.1 million kg CO2e. Synopsys has established several climate commitments: * A near-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2024, using a 2018 baseline. * A long-term commitment, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2032 against a 2019 baseline. * Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity for employee commuting and business travel by 62% per employee by 2032, and for the use of sold products by 62% per lifetime verification task by the same year. * Synopsys also commits that by 2027, 45% of its suppliers by spend, including those for purchased goods and services, and capital goods, will have their own SBT-aligned emissions reduction targets. * The company also previously aimed to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
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Synopsys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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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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