Corporate Social Responsibility and Innovation

Education & Philanthropy
Meeting the challenges of tomorrow

Our children are growing up in extraordinary times – where the limitless creation and consumption of data is woven into every facet of their lives. They see it pouring out of their phones and laptops every second of every day. So much so that they run the risk of becoming more complacent, rather than curious.

The rise of new technologies demands a new generation of skills. For decades, SAS has supported education at all levels to shrink the analytics skills gap and prepare more students for college, work and success in the analytics economy. Education was a key pillar of the company’s $1 billion AI investment, announced in 2019.

SAS has deep roots in academia. Its founders were part of a consortium of eight universities to analyze vast amounts of agricultural data. These bold minds were pioneers in using data for the greater good. Decades later, education is still its primary philanthropic focus. From preschoolers to graduate students, SAS supports countless educational programs to help students from all backgrounds reach their full potential as future leaders and innovators.

As an essential part of its commitment to education and philanthropy, SAS contributes to charitable initiatives in the US and abroad to build stronger foundations for brighter futures. By driving efforts to improve education and society, SAS embraces its role in the greater global community.

Data for Good
Analytics helping humanity

There is widespread evidence that big data analytics helps achieve short- and long-term development goals around the world. As the global leader in analytics, SAS is passionate about applying its cutting-edge technology and expertise to help solve some of society’s biggest problems such as poverty, disease, hunger and illiteracy.

SAS has always been an organization motivated by challenges to use its technology to build a better world. As the UN Sustainable Development Goals work to reduce inequalities and ensure healthy living, SAS seeks out opportunities where it can help create a brighter future for all. SAS’ social innovation initiative works to find creative ways to accelerate global progress and move the world toward a more sustainable future. One of the ways that SAS supports this goal is through the Data for Good movement, which encourages using data in meaningful ways to solve humanitarian issues around poverty, health, human rights, education and the environment. From helping to boost healthy bee populations and combating deforestation to revealing racial disparities in homeownership and investing in patient wellness, SAS is contributing to building a better world for the people and the planet.

SAS’ social impact programs rely on the curiosity and expertise of SAS employees who are passionate about using their skills for social good. Thanks to these efforts as well as the company’s partnerships with customers, industry groups, nonprofits, governments and global organizations, SAS continues to discover new opportunities for analytics to serve the greater good.

Environmental Program
Strategic growth through innovative sustainability practices

A sustainable future requires developing solutions grounded in science and data to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. Reducing environ­mental impacts and ensuring continued availability of natural resources is a shared responsibility that starts with intentional and ambitious goals and actions.

To implement these green business strategies and develop smarter operational models, leading organizations have relied on SAS’ renowned analytic expertise and powerful software solutions. As an unwavering supporter of the Paris Climate Accord, SAS not only has a long-standing reputation advocat­ing for clean energy but also uses its own analytics to support environmental initiatives across its operations. As a corporate sustainability leader and advocate, SAS works closely with employees, suppliers and customers to reduce its environmental footprint with programs focused on energy conser­vation, emissions management, pollution mitigation, water conservation, green building and other pro­grams. From streaming data to improve operations through its smart campus project to powering office buildings with clean energy from its solar farms, the company uses SAS^® Visual Analytics to collect, manage, calculate and report its environmental performance.

Employees & Culture
World-changing innovation starts with happy employees

With most people spending around half of their waking hours at work, successful organizations know the importance of investing in a whole employee experience to care for and retain top talent. By providing an innovative and creative workplace culture while prioritizing health and well-being, employees are inspired and motivated to make a difference.

As a proven workplace culture champion with numerous accolades and decades of recognition as a great place to work, SAS has been a leader in showing what it takes to keep employees happy.

SAS’ culture has always been an integral part of who it is as a company, connecting the curious nature that started SAS and the spirit of innovation that moves it forward. Originating at its North Carolina headquarters and spreading to more than 150 global offices, SAS cultivates an award-winning culture anchored by meaningful work, empowering leadership and a world-class work environment.

Fostering the integration of work and life makes great business sense. So in support of the UN Sustainable Develop­ment Goal of providing good health and well-being, SAS remains strongly committed to promoting a world-class environment that inspires innovation. Throughout more than 40 years of analytics innovation, SAS has invested heavily in its workplace culture to make employees feel inspired and included.

Governance & Management
Integrity, ethics and compliance

As a good corporate citizen, SAS knows its success depends on upholding high ethical standards in dealings with col­leagues, customers, suppliers and competitors. This moral compass also steers SAS’ workplace culture, which attracts and retains like-minded employees who perpetuate these high standards.

Guided by its Code of Ethics, SAS is committed to maintaining its reputation as a company that conducts all aspects of the business with the utmost integrity. SAS compliance programs use training, policies, processes and audits to ensure compliance in areas such as anti-corruption, international trade and privacy. SAS expects its Business Partners to represent SAS with the same commitment to integrity, ethics and compliance and outlines those expectations in its Business Partner Code of Conduct.

These practices have earned SAS its exceptional reputation as an ethical and responsible employer and business partner. As a result, SAS is known as a great place to work, a great company to do business with and a valued community member.