The target was missed because of an increase in Scope 3 emissions, primarily due to more air travel. This rise was partly compensated by higher efficiency in facilities and data centers. In 2012, SAP also grew its use of renewable energy from 47 to 67 percent globally.
As part of its ongoing commitment to carbon reduction, sustainability and helping the world run better by improving people’s lives, SAP therefore recently announced a EUR 3 million commitment to join the Livelihoods Fund.
The Livelihoods Fund is a social investment company that supports rural communities through the restoration of their ecosystem and environmental resources while also providing its investors – such as SAP – with carbon offset credits.
Since 2008, SAP has achieved a EUR 220 million cost avoidance compared to a business-as-usual scenario.
“SAP continued to make progress in 2012 toward its long-term sustainability goals. Most importantly, we are making progress in driving sustainability further into the heart of our business strategy,” said Peter Graf, chief sustainability officer, SAP. “However, as many organizations with very strong revenue growth experience, we are challenged to mitigate our environmental impact at the same time.”