Synopsys Inc
Synopsys's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Synopsys's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Synopsys amounted to 50,154 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Synopsys increased by 53.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Synopsys's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Synopsys were 3,697 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2020), Synopsys's Scope 1 emissions increased by 34.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Synopsys's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Synopsys reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,836 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 46,457 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2020), Synopsys's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 55.55% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Synopsys use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Synopsys reported 230,438 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Synopsys includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 7 in 2020, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Synopsys's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Synopsys reported total Scope 3 emissions of 230,438 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 83.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Synopsys reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 298.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2020), Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions increased by 62.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Synopsys disclose?
In 2023, Synopsys reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Synopsys's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 89,560 tCO₂e (39.44%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 51,975 tCO₂e (22.89%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 37,757 tCO₂e (16.63%)
Synopsys's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Synopsys’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Synopsys reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,697 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,318 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.7 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 2023, Synopsys reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.22 , 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 2023, Synopsys ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Synopsys among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Synopsys's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Synopsys reported a total carbon footprint of 280,592 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 61.22% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Synopsys's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.56%. a