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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Synopsys's score of 44 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Synopsys's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Synopsys reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 283,010,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 3,697,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 29,836,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions came from Scope 3, amounting to around 249,477,000 kg CO2e. Synopsys has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to employee commuting and business travel per employee within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Synopsys plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 62% per lifetime verification task. By 2027, the company also commits that 45% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Synopsys's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the software and services sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,666,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,226,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 57,887,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
