- Expected increases to corporate jet travel and business travel due to fewer pandemic restrictions.
- Need for additional actions to achieve 75% emission reduction by 2040 and net-zero ambitions by 2050.
- Need to increase engagement and build capacity with suppliers to cascade impact beyond SAS’ direct operational control.
SAS Institute Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SAS Institute Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 89.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 62.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
89.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
>5% of total energy needs for campus HQ office buildings
of total energy
Water Usage
186.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
869 metric tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 62.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute emissions across all scopes by 2,283.1 T CO2e (44%) over the 2018 base year and 2.5% from the prior year.
- Earned SBTi validation for SAS’ 2030 52.6% and 2050 net-zero emission reduction targets.
- Increased 2030 reduction target from 50% to 52.6% as part of SBTi target revalidation.
- Reduced scope 2 emissions by 6.3% (1,430.2 T CO2e) from the prior year.
- Despite expected post-pandemic increases in business travel, emissions are down 63% (11,175 T CO2e) compared to the 2018 base year.
- Reduced office building carbon use intensity (CUI) from the prior year by 3% – a 62% improvement from the base year (7.8 CO2 pounds/square foot).
- Diverted 69% of operational and 100% of construction waste from landfills globally (601 metric tons).
- Increased emissions data collected directly from suppliers 43% (by spend).
- Achieved 1.25 data center power usage effectiveness (PUE) rate.
- Generated 3.3 million kWh of clean, renewable energy from rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2030
- Develop nature-positive biodiversity policy by 2025
- Achieve ISO 50001 energy management system (EnMS) certification for SAS headquarters by 2025
- Collect climate data from tier 1 suppliers
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 52.6% by 2030
- Achieve 75% GHG emissions reduction by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocial Impact and ResponsibilityGovernance and Ethics