SAP SE

SAP SE Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

SAP SE, headquartered in Germany and operating within the Software Publishers industry, has reported significant progress and set ambitious goals regarding its carbon emissions.

Carbon Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2025, SAP SE reported a total of approximately 6.33 billion kilograms of CO2e (kg CO2e). This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 92 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 1 million kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 6.24 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contribution coming from the use of sold products (approximately 4.91 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 902 million kg CO2e).

In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.87 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 109 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions around 6.76 billion kg CO2e.

The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 6.93 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 112 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6.82 billion kg CO2e.

For 2022, total emissions were approximately 1.66 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 107.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 125.6 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 158.1 million kg CO2e.

In 2021, SAP SE reported total emissions of approximately 233.4 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 96.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 81.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 137.1 million kg CO2e.

The year 2020 saw total emissions of approximately 285.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 97.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 87.6 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at roughly 188.2 million kg CO2e.

For 2019, total emissions were approximately 789.5 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 152.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 131.4 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 487.1 million kg CO2e.

In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 144.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 135.8 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 432.1 million kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

SAP SE has made substantial climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2030, aligned with a 1.5°C climate change scenario. Key targets include:

• Net-Zero by 2030: SAP aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. This comprehensive target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is compatible with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This represents an acceleration of their previous net-zero goal.
• Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: The company aims for net-zero Scope 1 emissions by 2025 and commits to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
• Scope 2 Emissions Reduction: SAP aims for net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025 and a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
• Absolute GHG Emissions Reduction: SAP commits to reducing its gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (market-based) across its value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by at least 90% by 2030. This near-term and long-term target requires emissions to fall to less than 0.7 million tonnes. They also aim for a steady decrease in GHG emissions across relevant value chains by 2026.
• Scope 3 Emissions Reduction: A specific commitment is to reduce GHG emissions related to procurement (purchased goods and services) by around 90% by 2030 compared to 2023. They also aim to reduce GHG emissions related to on-premise software by approximately 90% by 2030 compared to 2023.
• Long-Term SBTi Alignment: SAP has committed to reducing its emissions by 85% by 2050 compared to a 2016 baseline. This long-term target is also recognised by the SBTi and aligns with keeping global temperature increases below two degrees Celsius.

SAP SE is a signatory to the Climate Pledge.