Sage Group PLC

Common Name
Sage Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
10,740
Ticker
SGE
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
The Sage Group plc is a prominent provider of enterprise software solutions, primarily specializing in accounting and business management software. Established in 1981, the company is headquartered in...

Sage Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Sage Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Sage Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Insights into Sage Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sage Group amounted to 4,635.1 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sage Group increased by 3.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Sage Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202407501.5 k2.25 k3 ktCO2e-64%-25%+54%+14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sage Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sage Group were 1,399.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Sage Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sage Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 53.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sage Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Sage Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sage Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,879 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,236 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Sage Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sage Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 54.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sage Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sage Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Sage Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Sage Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Sage Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Sage Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Sage Group reported 190,152.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Sage Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Sage Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e+7%-3%-9%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sage Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Sage Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 190,152.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 53.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Sage Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sage Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sage Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sage Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sage Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sage Group disclose?

In 2024, Sage Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Sage Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Sage Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 88,540.9 tCO₂e (46.56%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 79,527.4 tCO₂e (41.82%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,189.2 tCO₂e (5.36%)

Sage Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(46.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(41.8%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(5.4%)

Insights into Sage Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Sage Group reported a total carbon footprint of 194,787.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.52% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Sage Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.66%. a

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