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 68 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, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 100,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase compared to previous years, where emissions were 441,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 345,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 410,500,000 kg CO2e in 2020. SAP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, SAP is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support a 1.5°C future. Previously, SAP had set a target to reduce total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 40% by 2025, using a 2016 baseline, as part of a longer-term goal to achieve an 85% reduction by 2050. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its sustainability strategy, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 135,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 432,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
