Global Corporate Impact
At SAS, we believe our technology can transform the planet and our communities for the better. Our greatest impact comes from our commitment to innovation, ethical business practices, and the responsible development of technology that improves lives and businesses globally.
Environmental Impact
SAS’ evolving green strategy has been demonstrated for decades through our sustainable business model and performance reports.
- Reduced absolute emissions across all scopes by 44% over our base year.
44%
- Science-Based Targets Initiative validation for our 2030 and 2050 net-zero emission reduction targets.
Net-zero
Philanthropy
Social Impact & Responsibility
SAS inspires progress and positively affects social issues and communities through many company efforts – from responsible innovation practices and projects to social innovation through corporate philanthropy and education initiatives.
- 290,000+ users of free SAS software offerings for teaching and learning analytics and AI.
290,000
- 600 colleges and universities and 33,500 nonacademic organizations across 80 countries accessing free data literacy courses.
34,000+
Governance & Ethics Impact
Committed to trustworthy ethical and compliance standards, SAS has earned its exceptional reputation as an ethical and responsible employer and business partner.
- SAS is a signatory participant of United Nations Global Compact supporting Sustainable Development Goals.
- Responsible innovation collaborations with the Commonwealth AI Consortium, the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium, EqualAI, AI4ALL and the Business Roundtable.