Through the use of renewable electricity certificates and carbon offsets, German software company SAP has created a completely carbon neutral cloud. The company’s sustainable cloud strategy is complemented by the use of 100 percent renewable energy at its data centers and facilities.
SAP reported on its environmental performance and goals as part of its 2014 Integrated Report.
SAP decreased its total net emissions from 545 kilotons of CO2 in 2013 to 500 kilotons of CO2 in 2014. However, increased travel associated with business growth caused the company to fall short of its 2014 target to reduce emissions to 440 kilotons. By 2020, SAP aims to reduce its net GHG emissions from operations to 2000 levels.
