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SAP SE, a leading name in the software publishing industry, is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. Founded in 1972, SAP has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, which streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency.
SAP's core offerings, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform, are distinguished by their ability to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities. This positions SAP as a frontrunner in digital transformation for businesses of all sizes. With a strong market presence and a commitment to innovation, SAP SE continues to set benchmarks in the software industry, empowering organisations to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
+51 vs industry average
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.
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
SAP SE, a German Software Publishers company, reported its 2025 carbon emissions as approximately 6.33 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 92 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6.24 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 include use of sold products (approximately 4.91 billion kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (about 902 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (approximately 188 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, SAP SE's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 6.87 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of around 109 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 6.76 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 6.93 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 112 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at roughly 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 6.82 billion kg CO2e.
SAP SE is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2030, a target validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment includes reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. SAP SE has also been a signatory to the Climate Pledge since 2022.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
SAP SE also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions beyond the minimum boundary from use of sold products 90% within the same timef…
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90% reduction in all scopes
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.* *The target boundary includes land-re…
2030
90% reduction in all scopes
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.* *The target boundary includes land-rel…
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