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, particularly in the realms of accounting, payroll, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). With a strong presence in the UK, North America, and various European markets, Sage serves millions of customers worldwide. The company’s core offerings include Sage Business Cloud, Sage 50cloud, and Sage Intacct, which are designed to streamline financial processes and enhance operational efficiency. What sets Sage apart is its commitment to innovation and user-friendly solutions tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises. Recognised for its robust technology and customer-centric approach, Sage continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their financial management.
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In 2024, Sage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 193,430,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,388,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,236,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 190,152,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 50% reduction across all scopes by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This commitment is part of Sage's broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Sage's emissions data is sourced from its own reporting and is not cascaded from any parent organization. The company has made strides in transparency, disclosing emissions across all relevant scopes and aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets include a specific focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of reducing these emissions by 90% by 2040. In summary, Sage is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, with clear targets and a commitment to sustainability, reflecting its role in the software and services sector in the UK.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,303,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,343,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 13,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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