SAP
SAP SE, a prominent global software company, is committed to helping the world run better and improving people’s lives. Its vision is to bring out the best in every business by enabling rapid adaptation to changes, embedding sustainability in operations, and driving greater productivity. SAP is aligned with six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing interconnected environmental and social challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality.
CSR is an integral part of SAP’s sustainable business strategy, putting SAP’s purpose into action. CSR drives long-term social impact and business value by supporting education models that help prepare youth in need (aged 14-30 years) for the digital and green economy and by accelerating the impact of the enterprise sector through innovation, application of organisational best practices, and market development.
SAP CSR has two focus areas that power equitable access to economic opportunity, education & employment.
Focus Areas and Key Initiatives
Accelerate Impact Business
SAP supports social enterprises through a three-pronged approach.
Organisational Capacity Enhancement
SAP enhances the capacity of social enterprises through pro bono consulting, which includes on-site and virtual support. SAP contributed $3.7 million in in-kind support through over 140 consulting projects, in 2023 alone.
Social Procurement
SAP facilitates the entry of social enterprises into new B2B markets like the SAP Business Network. It has launched functionality within the SAP Business Network to help social enterprises identify as suppliers to potential buyers, aligning with corporate sustainability goals
Policy Advocacy and Resource Investment
SAP advocates for supportive policies and dedicates resources towards fostering a sustainable and inclusive economy. This includes building networks and enhancing stakeholder capacity
Shakti programme
SAP educates youth in need with skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values for any eventuality in a rapidly changing world. We focus on three essential skill areas: entrepreneurial skills, digital skills, and emerging 21st-century skills. This comprehensive skill set empowers youth for lifelong learning and success in an evolving global environment. Doing so, we address income inequality by connecting beneficiaries to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities.
Educational Support
Prabhat’s 18 livelihood centres train women, youth, and vulnerable communities in vocational skills, benefiting 130,000 people and securing employment for over 75,000. Farm-based initiatives support over 24,000 farmers with sustainable agricultural practices.
Educational Support
SAP offers a wide range of corporate volunteering and pro bono consulting programs. These initiatives not only benefit social enterprises but also contribute significantly to SAP employees’ professional and personal growth
Key Achievements and Impact
Employee Engagement
In 2023, over 20,000 SAP employees engaged in CSR programs, volunteering more than 140,000 hours, with 74 percent of these hours being skills-based or pro bono consulting
Impact on Social Enterprises
SAP’s support has led to significant positive impacts, with 96 percent noting a positive long-term impact, based on a third party impact assessment study.
SAP collaborates with various global partners, including the World Economic Forum Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship and Catalyst 2030, to scale social businesses and develop resilient supply chains.