Innovation
Launched 13 significant, innovative products in 2021 across all business groups enabling the next wave of sustainable innovation
Net-Zero GHG
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% in 2021 over 2019 baseline achieving our 2025 target early
Set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030
Set a target to be Net-Zero across all operations by 2040

Cadence Giving Foundation
Launched the Cadence Giving Foundation to promote the power of technology to support critical needs in our global communities, like diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and education
Learn MoreDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our U.S. Black, Latinx, Veteran, LGBTQ+, and Women employee inclusion groups built new communities within Cadence through cultural celebrations
2021 Activities
A summary of Cadence’s environmental, social and governance strategy, programs and activities
Executive Statement

The power of our innovation engine is our people. I am amazed by our employees’ dedication to their work, customers, and communities, and their resilience to deliver impactful results in the face of the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their passion is what drives our One Cadence – One Team spirit and delivers impactful business results.
Read MoreAwards for 2021-2022
Recognitions for our efforts around our environmental, social, and governance strategies.

25+ Best Workplace Recognitions
Best workplace honors from the Great Place to Work Institute in multiple categories across 13 different countries during 2021

World’s Best Workplaces
Fortune ranked Cadence #17 on their top 25 World's Best Multinational Workplaces 2021, our sixth time appearing on this list

Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality
Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation with a perfect score of 100 on their 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Top 50 Companies that Care People
For our programs that care for, and support, the environment, our employees, and the community

100 Best Companies to Work For Fortune
Named for the eighth year in a row by Fortune Magazine and appearing as #38 in 2022

25+ Best Workplace Recognitions
Best workplace honors from the Great Place to Work Institute in multiple categories across 13 different countries during 2021

America’s Most Loved Workplaces 2021
#7 on Newsweek's inaugural top 100 list based on employee happiness and satisfaction at work

America's Most Responsible Companies 2022
#115 on Newsweek's list of top 500 Most Responsible Companies 2022, and #6 in our industry

Mahatma Awards
Awards for COVID 19 Humanitarian Efforts and excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility in India for 2021

100 Best ESG Companies
Recognized by Investor's Business Daily in 2021 for our profitability along with ethical and socially responsible business practices

OIP Partner of the Year
Cadence received four Open Innovation Platform Partner of the Year awards from TSMC core EDA, IP and systems solutions in 2021

Cadence Wins Two Gold Stevies in the 2021 International Business Awards
Gold Stevie Awards for Technical Innovation of the Year and Best Hardware Product in Semiconductor for Dynamic Duo

China IC Design Award Outstanding EDA Company
The award recognizes leading IC design companies in 2021 whose contributions assist engineers in developing electronic system products in China

World Electronic Achievement Awards
Cadence® Palladium® Z2 Enterprise Emulation Platform was selected by ASPENCORE analysts and their user community worldwide in EDA/IP/Software in 2021