Better Health for All

SAP SE's core business is enterprise software, which is generally health-neutral. Therefore, several KPIs are scored 0: `health_impact_core` (neutral core products), `harmful_revenue_share` (no harmful products), `safety_record` (software does not cause physical harm), `price_accessibility` (not selling direct health products), `risk_transparency` (products do not carry health risks), `health_externalities` (no significant operational externalities), `pharma_patent_flexibility` (not a pharma company), `nutrition_and_food_safety` (not a food company), and `addiction_mitigation` (products not addictive). While SAP actively develops and supports solutions for the healthcare sector, including personalized medicine

, chronic disease management , preventative care , telehealth services for underserved populations , and digital transformation in Africa , the provided articles lack the specific quantitative data required by the rubric to assign scores for KPIs such as `vulnerable_reach`, `health_innovation_investment`, `health_equity_programs`, `healthcare_workforce_support`, `preventative_health_measures`, `healthcare_data_responsibility`, `global_health_crisis_response`, `mental_health_initiatives`, `healthcare_education`, and `clinical_trial_ethics`. For these, no score can be assigned due to insufficient evidence.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

SAP is a software corporation that develops enterprise software and does not offer lending, deposit, or insurance services to consumers. Consequently, most KPIs related to consumer financial products, pricing, fees, loan books, debt burden, and financial service access points are not applicable to its core business. While SAP supports underrepresented entrepreneurs and businesses through initiatives like SAP.iO No Boundaries, which supported 200 startups,

and the Pro Bono for Economic Equity program, and its solutions help business clients improve revenue and cash flow (e.g., RISE with SAP customers improved revenue growth by 7%, Taulia enhanced free cash flows by over US$1 billion), the provided articles do not contain the specific quantitative data, such as percentages of users showing credit-score rise or savings growth, or the percentage of annual pre-tax profit reinvested, required to score the 'wealth_building_outcome' or 'profit_reinvestment' KPIs against the rubric's thresholds.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2022, a global pay equity analysis by SAP found over 99% of employees were compensated fairly.

In March 2023, SAP reported that 99.8% of its global workforce had transparency regarding their pay ranges. The SAP Group's total voluntary employee turnover rate was 7.8% in 2024. SAP aims to ensure a living wage for all employees as part of their annual compensation review and has a Human Rights Due Diligence program with a 'Speak Out at SAP' grievance mechanism. However, in December 2024, SAP faced reports of harassment and discrimination accusations at its Signavio unit. Additionally, in August 2022, reports emerged of two women alleging mishandling of their rape claims by SAP's human resources department.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

SAP is a software corporation, and therefore, the KPIs related to fair-trade certified physical commodities and high-risk material sourcing are not applicable to its business model. For other ethical sourcing KPIs, the provided articles describe policies, commitments, and tools. SAP conducts annual risk analyses to identify human rights impacts

and has a Supplier Code of Conduct. A grievance mechanism, "Speak Out," acknowledges concerns within seven working days and provides a status update within 90 days. However, the articles do not provide specific, current quantitative data points required by the rubric, such as the average frequency of on-site audits, the number of substantiated forced or child labor incidents, the percentage of multi-tier supply chain traceability, the median days to close corrective action plans, the percentage of supplier contracts with enforceable ethical clauses, or current supplier diversity spend figures (only a future target is mentioned).

Honest & Fair Business

In 2024, SAP agreed to pay over $220 million to the DOJ and SEC

, with total penalties, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest amounting to over $319.8 million , to resolve FCPA allegations for bribery in multiple countries between 2013 and 2018 . The company's transparency is reflected in a Refinitiv score of 95/100 . SAP has a comprehensive whistleblower policy that encourages confidential and anonymous reporting through various channels, including a "Speak Out at SAP" tool and third-party channels , with a strict non-retaliation policy aligned with the EU Whistleblower Directive . Despite having an anti-corruption policy , it failed to prevent widespread bribery, and the DOJ found SAP conducted only limited due diligence of intermediaries , while an SEC Order noted a subsidiary worked with a reseller known for corrupt dealings . Following the misconduct, SAP eliminated its third-party sales commission model globally , increased its compliance program's budget and resources , adjusted compensation incentives , expanded data-analytics capabilities , and disciplined involved employees , also updating its Global Code of Ethics and Business Conduct .

Kind to Animals

SAP is a software and services company. The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points regarding animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or direct animal operations for SAP's own business. While SAP offers software solutions that enable its customers to manage ethical sourcing and animal welfare in their supply chains

, there is no evidence of SAP itself engaging in activities that would be measured by the KPIs, such as manufacturing products requiring cruelty-free certification, conducting animal testing, operating animal husbandry, or sourcing animal products. Therefore, all applicable KPIs are scored as N/A.

No War, No Weapons

SAP prohibits the availability of its products and services for export, reexport, transfer, and/or use in sanctioned regions including Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, non-government controlled areas of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, with some products also unavailable in Russia and Belarus.

The company has a binding Global Controversial Weapons Commitment Statement since 2023 , which includes a clear policy against engaging with companies involved in controversial weapons and prohibits the use of its software and services for the development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. In 2025, SAP National Security Services allocated $305,000 of its $3,925,000 total lobbying expenditures to "Misc Defense Lobbying."

Planet-Friendly Business

SAP's gross greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain had a 2023 baseline of 6.9 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents.

The company has set an ambitious target to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030, which includes reducing gross GHG emissions by at least 90% from the 2023 baseline. This target has been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its alignment with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, SAP achieved carbon neutrality in its own operations. To facilitate emission reduction, SAP introduced a Sustainability Data Exchange (SDX) for sharing Scope 3 emissions data and launched a Sustainability Footprint Management solution to calculate carbon footprints. The company also aims to conserve 25 million trees by 2030 and holds ISO 14001:2015 certification across 45 sites in 26 countries, as well as the ISO 50001:2018 standard in its headquarters and major data centers.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

SAP Canada has established at least four formal partnerships with Indigenous or local community groups, including collaborations with Indigenous-owned businesses

, PLATO for Indigenous tech worker training and employment , and the First Nations Technology Council for decolonizing corporate systems . SAP Australia publicly endorses First Nations recognition in the Australian Constitution . SAP Canada has also formed an Indigenous Inclusion Steering Committee to integrate Indigenous perspectives into corporate practices and provides decolonization training . In November 2023, SAP Canada received awards from the Canadian government for its commitment to employment equity and Indigenous reconciliation .

Safe & Smart Tech

SAP has an industry-leading AI ethics program, including an updated Global AI Ethics Policy aligned with UNESCO

, an AI Ethics Handbook , an AI Ethics Steering Committee for oversight , and an External AI Ethics Advisory Panel providing independent guidance . The company maintains global certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC reports , and its 2024 Sustainability statement is prepared using ESRS standards, including a double materiality assessment under CSRD . SAP incorporates human oversight to audit AI-generated decisions for bias and fairness and uses Explainable AI (XAI) to make AI systems understandable . It employs a continuous 24/7 monitoring system , rapid incident response , and releases monthly Security Patch Day bulletins , integrating AI into cybersecurity strategies with NIST and Zero Trust frameworks . SAP operates an invitation-only Bug Bounty Program that acknowledges security researchers . Privacy and fairness are integrated into the AI development lifecycle through "fairness-by-design" and "user-centric design" approaches , supported by checklists in the AI Ethics Handbook . SAP addresses and prevents algorithmic bias through human oversight , data pre-processing , fairness-aware algorithms , and post-processing techniques .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

SAP diverted more than 90% of electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) generated within its own operations from incineration, landfill, and nature in 2024.

Of the hazardous WEEE, 95% was recycled in 2024. The company has set targets to operate free of single-use plastics and strives towards zero e-waste in its operations. SAP is pursuing a "Chasing Zero" approach and hosted a Sustainability Funding Round with over 60 global sites implementing zero waste projects. Its SAP Garden facility is partnering to achieve zero waste certification. Circular economy is a material topic for SAP, and it integrates circular design principles into its product development, offering solutions that help businesses design products sustainably and for circularity.