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.
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.
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SAP SE's score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 6,932,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction. SAP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its 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 is committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2025 and has pledged to cut Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. SAP's long-term goal is to reduce total GHG emissions by 85% by 2050, using 2016 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the software and services sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
