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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.
+19 vs industry average
Synopsys’s score of 57 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Synopsys's latest reported total carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 248.68 million kg CO2e. This included about 2.27 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 25.25 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 221.15 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Synopsys reported total emissions of approximately 272.59 million kg CO2e, comprising about 3.70 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 29.84 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 239.06 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking back to 2022, their total emissions were roughly 237.28 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3.60 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 30.73 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 202.95 million kg CO2e.
Synopsys has set several climate commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2032, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from employee commuting and business travel by 62% per employee within the same timeframe, and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 62% per lifetime verification task. They also commit that 45% of their suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have Science Based Targets (SBTs) by 2027. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
Previously, in 2020, Synopsys committed to reducing their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2024 from a 2018 baseline. They also aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
2032
55% reduction in Scope 1
Synopsys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2032 from a 2019 base year. Synopsys also commits to reduce scope 3 G…
2032
55% reduction in Scope 1
2032
55% reduction in Scope 2
Synopsys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2032 from a 2019 base year. Synopsys also commits to reduce scope 3 G…
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