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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
SAP SE's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SAP SE's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SAP SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,900,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 461,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 472,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions in this year, although previous years indicated significant contributions from categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. SAP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. This target aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. To achieve this, SAP has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe. Previously, SAP had a near-term target to reduce total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 40% by 2025, using 2016 as the base year. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve an 85% reduction in emissions by 2050. Overall, SAP SE's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, positioning the company as a leader in the software and services sector in addressing climate change.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 432,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
