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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at how SAP is advancing its sustainability agenda by becoming its own test subject.
Highlights
00:03 — SAP has announced that it’s utilizing its own sustainability software to further the company’s sustainability goals by acting as the ultimate test subject. Its pushing the boundaries of its sustainability offerings while also addressing common customer challenges such as mass data management, compliance, and analysis.
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01:05 — Solutions include tools like SAP Sustainability Control Tower, SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, and SAP Green Ledger. The company has been using these tools since 2022. From the beginning, SAP recognized that its team needed to consistently collect emissions data, ensure dedicated governance, and build on the carbon data capture element of the project.
01:37 — There’s much to admire about this process. First, there is the trust and confidence element. SAP demonstrates utmost trust in its products and confidence in its ability to address specific customer needs. Additionally, this strategy provides an incredible opportunity to show customers how best to utilize the tools it supplies.
