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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.
100
DitchCarbon score
+51 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.269
20182025
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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SAP SE's reported carbon emissions
SAP SE, headquartered in Germany and operating within the Software Publishers industry, reported a total of approximately 6.33 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For Scope 1, SAP SE recorded approximately 92 million kg CO2e in 2025. Scope 2 emissions, based on market-based accounting, were approximately 1 million kg CO2e, while location-based accounting showed approximately 90 million kg CO2e for the same year. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 6.24 billion kg CO2e in 2025. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 included the use of sold products (approximately 4.91 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 902 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, SAP SE's total emissions were approximately 6.87 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 109 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 6.76 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest contributor at approximately 5.47 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, SAP SE reported total emissions of approximately 6.93 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 112 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 amounted to approximately 6.82 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products accounting for approximately 5.63 billion kg CO2e.
SAP SE has established several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030, aligning with a 1.5°C climate change scenario. This target is in line with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements. SAP SE is committed to reducing its gross Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by at least 90% across the relevant value chain by 2030. As part of this commitment, the company aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2023 base year.
Specifically, SAP SE has set targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to net zero by 2025. Furthermore, the company committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These targets are validated by the SBTi. SAP SE also has a long-term goal to reduce emissions by 85% by 2050, compared to a 2016 baseline. The company has also signed the Climate Pledge.
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SAP SE’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
At risk90%
2030
90% reduction in scope 3 downstream
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…
Behind target90%
2030
90% reduction in scope 3 total
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
Behind target90%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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