Software AG Sustainability Profile
Software AG, a leading global provider of software solutions, is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the digital transformation landscape, focusing on integration, API management, and analytics. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Software AG serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications. The company’s core offerings, such as webMethods for integration and ARIS for business process management, are distinguished by their ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. Notably, Software AG has achieved recognition for its commitment to customer success and has been consistently positioned as a leader in various industry reports. With a rich history of innovation, Software AG continues to empower organisations to navigate the complexities of the digital age.
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Industry Benchmark
Software AG's score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Software AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Software AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,228,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include 563,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 665,000 kg CO2e from upstream leased assets. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 178,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2,111,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Software AG has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of its own operations. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, although specific reduction strategies or commitments have not been disclosed. As part of its ongoing efforts, Software AG aims to enhance its environmental performance and align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 234,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,527,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 779,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Software AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Software AG's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 58% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 36% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Software AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Software AG has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
