Cognite Sustainability Profile
Cognite, officially known as Cognite AS, is a leading software company headquartered in Norway, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2016, Cognite has rapidly established itself in the industrial software sector, focusing on data integration and analytics for asset-heavy industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities. Cognite's flagship product, Cognite Data Fusion, stands out for its ability to transform complex industrial data into actionable insights, enabling organisations to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major industry players and recognition for its innovative approach to data management. With a strong market position, Cognite continues to empower businesses to harness the full potential of their data, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the industrial data landscape.
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Cognite's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Cognite reported total carbon emissions of approximately 717,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 83,700 kg CO2e (market-based) and 312,000 kg CO2e (location-based), while Scope 3 emissions were significant at approximately 405,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Cognite did not report any Scope 1 emissions. Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 218,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 44,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 174,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022, particularly in Scope 2 and Scope 3 categories. Cognite's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Cognite AS, and is influenced by the broader corporate family relationship with Aker ASA, which provides additional context for their emissions reporting. Currently, Cognite has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 44,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 174,000 | 000,000 |
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Cognite's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Cognite has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
