“For longterm success , companies need to truly embed sustainability in their business strategy , processes and operations endto-end ”
Daniel Schmid , former Chief Sustainability
Officer , SAP
“ I am privileged to follow in his footsteps , aiming to drive sustainable financial growth while maintaining sustainability as a business driver .”
Daniel ’ s impact on sustainability at SAP Daniel ’ s tenure at SAP saw the company significantly expand its sustainability offerings , including the launch of its Carbon Footprint Analytics solution in 2022 , which has been adopted by hundreds of enterprise clients .
“ SAP has a unique role to play in supporting our customers ’ sustainability efforts ,” Daniel explains . “ SAP customers produce 87 % of the world ’ s global commerce . That means our products and services can help the vast majority of companies driving the global economy organize their supply chains , transportation , and financial data in a way that can enable an equitable , circular economy and net-zero emissions .”
Under his leadership , SAP reduced its data centre emissions by 35 % through innovative cooling technologies and renewable energy procurement . The company also achieved its 2025 carbon reduction targets two years ahead of schedule , cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55 % compared to 2015 levels .
The sustainability landscape has shifted dramatically during Daniel ’ s tenure . The SEC ’ s climate disclosure rules , the EU ’ s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive , and the International Sustainability Standards Board ’ s new frameworks have created complex compliance requirements for companies .
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