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SAP's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, SAP 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).
SAP has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SAP's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SAP amounted to 182,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SAP decreased by 20.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
SAP's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SAP's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of SAP were 92,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2024), SAP's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are SAP's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, SAP reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 90,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has SAP reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), SAP's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 25% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does SAP use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, SAP reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
SAP's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SAP's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, SAP reported 6,239,000 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 2025 disclosure of SAP includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
SAP's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SAP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, SAP reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,239,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 21.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has SAP reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SAP's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 41.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), SAP's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SAP's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SAP disclose?
In 2025, SAP reported emissions for 8 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 SAP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to SAP's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,910,000 tCO₂e (78.7%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 902,000 tCO₂e (14.46%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 188,000 tCO₂e (3.01%)
SAP's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SAP’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, SAP reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 92,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 43,264 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SAP's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SAP's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, SAP reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.98, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does SAP rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, SAP ranked 11 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
SAP is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into SAP's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, SAP reported a total carbon footprint of 6,421,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.1% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to SAP's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.43%.a