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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.
+52 vs industry average
SAP SE’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
SAP SE, a German software publisher, reported total emissions of approximately 6.33 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 92 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 6.24 billion kg CO2e. Key categories contributing to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were use of sold products (approximately 4.91 billion kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (902 million kg CO2e), and business travel (134 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, SAP SE's total emissions were approximately 6.87 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 109 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 6.76 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 6.93 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 112 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of approximately 6.82 billion kg CO2e.
SAP SE has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. As part of its near-term and long-term targets, SAP SE aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2023 base year. This also includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe. Earlier targets included reducing total Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 40% by 2025, using a 2016 base year, and an 85% reduction by 2050 compared to 2016 levels. SAP SE is also committed to becoming carbon neutral in its own operations by 2023, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company has been a signatory to The Climate Pledge since February 2022.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
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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…
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
SAP SE commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
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