Sage
Sage Group plc, commonly known as Sage, is a leading provider of business management software headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1981, Sage has established itself as a key player in the financial software industry, serving small to medium-sized enterprises across various operational regions, including North America and Europe. Sage offers a range of core products, including accounting, payroll, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and robust functionality. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of cloud-based services, which have enhanced accessibility and scalability for businesses. With a strong market position, Sage is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer support, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to streamline their operations and drive growth.
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Sage's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Sage Group PLC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 193,951,400 kg CO2e. This includes 1,226,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 191,317,800 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Sage has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030. Furthermore, long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sage's commitment to sustainable practices within the software and services sector. The company is actively working towards these goals to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate efforts.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,025,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,160,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 113,219,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sage 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.
