From sustainable workplace practices to connecting analytics and advocacy, analytics leader SAS has prioritized corporate citizenship and social innovation to help steer business decisions. As further evidence of its commitment to sustainability and support for the Paris Agreement and NC Clean Energy Plan, SAS is updating its climate strategy and environmental goals by committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is joining the global movement of leading companies who are aligning their business with the ambitious aim to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the worst impacts from climate change.
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“For decades, SAS has combined corporate social responsibility and innovation with our software to address economic, social and environmental issues,” said SAS CEO Jim Goodnight. “While we all are trying to adapt to our new normal during COVID-19, SAS’ values still hold true – we treat people like they matter and work together with each other and our customers to make a better, safer world and create a more sustainable future.”
By advocating for the environment to giving back through free educational offerings and resources to assist during the coronavirus outbreak, SAS strives to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to make the world a better place.
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Environmental initiatives
By prioritizing the creation of environmentally friendly workplaces, SAS fosters a sustainable business model and encourages employee creativity. The company’s path to zero carbon requires continued investments in research, the highest-efficiency AI-enabled energy technologies, smart sensors, renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure and LEED best practices. It also includes the application of advanced analytics to make decisions about how best to reduce SAS’ footprint and operate more sustainably. SAS uses its own software to manage and report environmental performance. The company is committed to establishing science-based targets and aligning with the UN Global Compact and We Mean Business coalition to embrace a “green growth” strategy.
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