With SAP’s purpose to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, sustainability is firmly anchored in our business strategy, governance, and executive compensation system. We aim to create positive economic, environmental, and social impact within the planetary boundaries using two key levers: 1) Providing products and services that meet the sustainability challenges and opportunities of our customers (enabler) 2) Leading by example in our own sustainable business operations and practices (exemplar).

Holistic Steering and ESG Reporting

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

      Zero emissions: SAP is committed to helping to reduce the world's carbon footprint. 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. 

      Zero waste: Rethinking business processes across the entire supply and value chain will protect our planet, its species, and our collective prosperity.

      Zero inequality :As humans responsible for social progress, we must not only embrace – but also connect and intersect – our diverse experiences to build an inclusive society where everyone thrives.

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

1.      SAP was named the software industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 15th consecutive year.

2.      SAP received a spot on the prestigious CDP A list, which announces the top companies leading the way to a more sustainable future. 

3.      SAP was once again awarded a gold medal and upheld its position in the top 2% in Ecovadis' 2021 sustainability assessment.

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: SAP customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.