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
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Industry Benchmark
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SAP SE's reported carbon emissions
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 reduce its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2025, using a 2016 baseline. This target is part of a broader commitment to achieve an 85% reduction by 2050. Additionally, SAP aims for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2030, with specific near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline. The company has been compliant with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) since 2017, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices. SAP's initiatives include investing in nature-based and technical removals to neutralise any remaining emissions by 2030, adhering to the SBTi standards for net-zero targets. Overall, SAP SE's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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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 |
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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 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.
