Cognizant
Cognizant Technology Solutions, commonly referred to as Cognizant, is a leading global professional services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, Cognizant has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates within the information technology and consulting industry, specialising in digital transformation, IT services, and business process outsourcing. Cognizant's core offerings include software development, cloud services, and data analytics, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. With a reputation for excellence, Cognizant has achieved significant milestones, including consistent rankings among the top IT service providers worldwide. Its strategic focus on emerging technologies positions Cognizant as a formidable player in the competitive landscape, driving growth and delivering value to clients across various sectors.
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Cognizant's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cognizant reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 533,054,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 67,146,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 456,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Cognizant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions by 47% by 2030. Furthermore, Cognizant aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Cognizant's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is actively participating in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,789,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 249,773,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 748,721,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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