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SAP SE

SAP SE, a global leader in enterprise software, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1972, SAP has transformed the business landscape with its innovative solutions, particularly in enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management, and customer relationship management. The company’s flagship products, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform, are renowned for their ability to integrate data and processes seamlessly, enabling organisations to make informed decisions in real-time. SAP's commitment to innovation has solidified its position as a market leader, serving over 440,000 customers worldwide and consistently ranking among the top software companies globally. With a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, SAP continues to shape the future of business technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SAP SE's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

SAP SE's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SAP SE's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SAP SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,868,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 109,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant 6,758,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 6,932,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. SAP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions in its own operations by 2023, which it successfully reached. Furthermore, SAP aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company has also pledged to reduce total Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 40% by 2025, using a 2016 base year as a reference. These targets align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) standards, demonstrating SAP's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
144,200,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
135,800,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
432,100,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SAP SE's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for SAP SE is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

SAP SE is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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