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.
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In 2023, SAP SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,932,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 112,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,819,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a notable increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 4,410,000,000 kg CO2e. 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 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2025 and to cut these emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. In terms of historical performance, SAP's total emissions in 2022 were approximately 4,410,000,000 kg CO2e, down from about 7,937,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions over the years, aligning with their long-term goal of an 85% reduction by 2050, using 2016 as the base year. Overall, SAP SE's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability and aligns with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 144,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 135,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 432,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.