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Software AG

Software AG, a leading global provider of software solutions, is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself in the digital transformation landscape, focusing on integration, API management, and analytics. The firm’s core offerings, including webMethods, ARIS, and Adabas, are designed to enhance business efficiency and agility. These products stand out for their ability to seamlessly integrate diverse systems and provide real-time insights, empowering organisations to make informed decisions. With a strong market position, Software AG has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised as a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) sector. Its commitment to innovation and customer success continues to drive its reputation as a trusted partner in the software industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Software AG'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Software AG's score of 33 is higher than 90% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 1,620 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 1,989,000 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,630,000 tonnes CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 178,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022 and 234,000 tonnes CO2e in 2021. For Scope 2 emissions, there was a slight reduction from 2,111,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022, while Scope 3 emissions increased from 15,310,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022. The company has set ambitious targets to improve its sustainability practices, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed in the available data. Software AG's emissions from business travel and upstream leased assets are significant contributors to their overall carbon footprint, with business travel accounting for approximately 563,000 tonnes CO2e in 2023. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability initiatives, although it has received mixed scores in climate reporting, indicating areas for improvement in transparency and accountability. Overall, Software AG is making strides in its climate commitments, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while aiming for greater sustainability in its operations.

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Scope 1
234,000
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Scope 2
2,197,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
8,373,000
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Software AG's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Software AG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Software AG 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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