SAP's approach to sustainability

Our purpose is to help the world run better and improve people's lives with sustainability at the core.
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Our journey to net zero

SAP is committed to achieve net zero along our value chain in line with achieving a 1.5°C future in 2030.

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It's our responsibility to lead by example

SAP aspires to a world with zero emissions, zero waste, and zero inequality. Our corporate sustainability approach is to create positive economic, social, and environmental impact while respecting planetary boundaries and human rights – with a special focus on holistic steering and ESG reporting, climate action, circular economy, and social responsibility. Hear from Daniel Schmid, our Chief Sustainability Officer, about how sustainability drives innovation at SAP.

Accelerating our commitment to net zero

SAP has committed to achieve net zero along our value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted.

Making SAP events more sustainable

SAP is on a mission to shrink the ecological footprint of its events and integrate aspects like diversity, inclusion, and social issues into event planning and execution.

SAP goes the distance with EV fleet digitalization

Longtime partners SAP and Mercedes-Benz are transforming the sustainable EV experience with digitalized corporate fleet management.

SAP Sustainability solutions help companies achieve net zero

RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP solutions help customers move to cloud data centers, helping them achieve their net-zero targets and deliver more sustainable business practices.

Awards and Recognition

SAP is a globally recognized leader in the area of sustainability.

SAP among top 3 software providers assessed

IDC evaluates very positively SAP's sustainability solutions and the company's commitment to sustainable business practices. SAP was placed in the top 3 of 23 software vendors that were assessed.

SAP recognized by CDP as taking coordinated action on climate issues

In the latest CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) assessment, SAP scored a B. This means that SAP was recognized by CDP as taking coordinated action on climate issues.

SAP receives gold medal and ranks in the top 5% of companies scored

SAP was once again awarded a gold medal and ranked in the 95th percentile of all companies scored in EcoVadis 2024 sustainability assessment.

Sustainability software for your industry

SAP Sustainability solutions deliver company-wide functionality and industry-specific features that can help you incorporate sustainability in business.

Holistic steering and ESG reporting

Explore how we embed economic, social, and environmental impacts into our business decisions and practices.

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How will SAP achieve our ambitious sustainability goals?

We strive to embed impact measurement into our business decision-making and target setting across our entire value chain, using capabilities and insights provided through our software solutions.

Energy and environmental management

Discover our environmental and energy management approach with ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications.

Social responsibility

Learn about our extended sustainability initiatives, including how we drive socially responsible value chains, promote respect for human rights, and create positive societal impacts.

Ethics and compliance

Find out how we strive to undertake business with integrity by doing the right thing and following both the spirit and the letter of the law in all markets where we operate.

Policies, codes, and commitments

Explore our policies and commitments to employing and safeguarding responsible business practices, based on respecting the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

Zero emissions. Zero waste. Zero inequality.

Net zero

 by 2030

SAP is committed to achieving net zero along our value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030, 20 years earlier than originally targeted. Building on its carbon reduction journey since 2009, SAP became a member of the Science-Based Targets initiative in 2017 and adopted a 1.5° C science-based emissions reduction target in 2019. On its pathway to net zero 2030 SAP has put in place a portfolio of measures to continuously reduce emissions along the value chain, enhanced by financial contributions to support carbon removal and carbon reduction projects beyond the value chain.

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 reduced e-waste

SAP cooperates with international and local e-waste disposal partners to refurbish and recycle our electrical and electronic waste, which includes data center servers, PCs, peripherals, and mobile devices. Through this collaboration, we monitor and report the end-of-life treatment applied to our disposed IT assets and devices.

80% 

reduced paper usage

SAP has reduced our paper usage by 88% (over 73 million pages) since 2009, despite a 125.7% increase in employee headcount over the same period. By using SAP Signature Management by DocuSign, which enables electronic signatures, we reduced the printing of paper-based contracts by over 224,000 pages in 2020 and about 185,600 pages in 2021.

23% 

reduced water usage

SAP continues to use water as efficiently as possible in our data centers and offices, even though our operations are not water-intensive. For example, in the data centers of our headquarters, we use adiabatic cooling (evaporative cooling) as well as a closed water circuit to minimize water consumption for cooling our server racks. 

Human rights

SAP is committed to respecting and promoting human rights across our operations, extended supply chain, and product lifecycle.

  • Enabling transparent reporting

  • Supporting the ethical use of AI

  • Running a responsible supply chain

Health and well-being

At SAP, we know that best-run businesses start with healthy people who are supported by a caring and balanced culture.

  • Prioritizing mental health and well-being

  • Helping people reach their full potential

  • Providing empathy and care

Diversity and inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture makes us a better company, fueling our innovation, enhancing our work experience, and enabling our success.

  • Empowering people to run at their best

  • Driving innovation through diversity

  • Leading by example

Corporate social responsibility

SAP is powering opportunity for all people through digital inclusion with the help of our talent, technology, and strategic partnerships.

  • Accelerating social business

  • Building future skills

  • Collaborating for sustainability

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Sustainable development goals

SAP is committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out which goals we focus on and how we're making an impact.

Sustainability news

Get the latest SAP news and information related to sustainability, including in-depth articles on business and technology trends and blogs from SAP experts, thought leaders, and more.

Get answers to your questions

Visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) area to learn about SAP's strategic approach to sustainability and more.