03.11.2009

SAP Carbon Impact

Doing sustainable business is not just important for the environment. It also makes sound economic sense. In fact, the key to business success in the future will lie in an enterprise’s ability to recognize the relationship between profit and planet. SAP Carbon Impact is here to help.

Saving energy with SAP Carbon Impact (photo: SAP)

What do “sustainable” processes and “operating in the black” have in common? At first glance, not much. On closer inspection, however, a great deal. The bottom line is this: The more control a company has over its processes, the fewer resources it will waste. Reducing fuel consumption in company cars, curbing electricity usage, eliminating non-essential business trips, and streamlining supply chains all helps to cut CO2 emissions and – ultimately – costs. And that means higher operating profits. Expressed another way, the CO2 emissions generated by a business process are an indicator of how effective and efficient that process is. Software that enables a company to monitor its CO2 emissions end to end not only smoothes the transition to becoming a “sustainable” enterprise; it also continuously identifies potential for optimization and thus becomes a key success factor. The goal is to help companies increase their short- and long-term profitability by holistically managing economic, environmental, and societal risks and opportunities.

Sustainability as a success factor

“We can expect to see regulatory requirements become significantly more stringent in the coming years. Sustainability and CO2 reduction will comprehensively impact and alter business processes, particularly in developed markets such as North America and Europe.” explains Scott Bolick, VP Sustainability. “Businesses that start using IT to reduce their CO2 emissions now are investing in a much more than just complying with pending regulations. They are investing to gain competitive advantage. Our new emissions management software, SAP Carbon Impact, gives companies the ideal means to manage carbon and gain financial advantage during the transition to a lower carbon economy.”

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