SAP SE
SAP SE, a global leader in enterprise software, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1972, SAP has transformed the business landscape with its innovative solutions, particularly in enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management, and customer relationship management. The company’s flagship products, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform, are renowned for their ability to integrate data and processes seamlessly, enabling organisations to make informed decisions in real-time. SAP's commitment to innovation has solidified its position as a market leader, serving over 440,000 customers worldwide and consistently ranking among the top software companies globally. With a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, SAP continues to shape the future of business technology.
DitchCarbon Score
How does SAP SE'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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SAP SE's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SAP SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,868,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 109,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant 6,758,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 6,932,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction. SAP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, SAP is committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2025 and achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company has also pledged to comply with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), targeting an 85% reduction in total emissions by 2050 compared to 2016 levels. This long-term goal reflects SAP's commitment to align with global climate goals and contribute to limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 432,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SAP SE is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
