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Changing the world through positive impacts

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.

Guided by our Code of Ethics, SAS prioritizes three strategic areas for operating sustainably.

Environmental Impact

Social Impact & Responsibility

Governance & Ethics Impact

Environmental Impact

SAS’ evolving green strategy has been demonstrated for decades through our sustainable business model and performance reports.

 
  • Science-Based Targets Initiative validation for our 2030 and 2050 net-zero emission reduction targets over our 2018 base year.

 

Net-zero

  • Approximately 80% of operations with ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.

80%

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+

  • 61,000+ learners across 150 countries accessing free data and AI courses.

 

61,000+

Governance & Ethics Impact

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Committed to trustworthy ethical and compliance standards, SAS has earned its exceptional reputation as an ethical and responsible employer and business partner.

  • Guided by its strong Code of Ethics, SAS conducts all aspects of business with the utmost integrity and expects its business partners to do the same as outlined in its Business Partner Code of Conduct.
  • 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.
We remain steadfast in our mission to use data and AI to create a more sustainable and promising tomorrow.” Jim Goodnight, CEO, SAS