Synopsys Inc
Synopsys's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Synopsys completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Synopsys has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Synopsys's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Synopsys amounted to 53,486 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Synopsys increased by 6.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.abc
Synopsys's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Synopsys were 2,273 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Synopsys's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Synopsys reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,254 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 51,213 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Synopsys's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 45.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Synopsys's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.24% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyac
What methodology does Synopsys use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Synopsys reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Synopsys's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Synopsys's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Synopsys reported 221,148 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b
The 2024 disclosure of Synopsys includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.b
Synopsys's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Synopsys reported total Scope 3 emissions of 221,148 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b
Approximately 84.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Synopsys's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Synopsys's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Synopsys's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Synopsys disclose?
In 2024, Synopsys reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 82,467 tCO₂e (37.29%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 41,883 tCO₂e (18.94%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 33,815 tCO₂e (15.29%)
Synopsys's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Synopsys’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Synopsys reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,273 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,127 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.37 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Synopsys's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Synopsys's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Synopsys reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.23, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Synopsys rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Synopsys ranked 17 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Synopsys is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Synopsys's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Synopsys reported a total carbon footprint of 274,634 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.04% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc
The largest contributor to Synopsys's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.65%.ab