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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Synopsys's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Synopsys's score of 44 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 283,010,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 29,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 249,477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Synopsys targets a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to employee commuting and business travel per employee, as well as a 62% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products per lifetime verification task within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company commits that 45% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Synopsys's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
4,666,000
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Scope 2
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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Synopsys is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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