WALLDORF, Germany and
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP
SE (NYSE: SAP) and the management and technology consultancy
BearingPoint today announced they will join forces on carbon and
environmental footprint solutions. The companies will collaborate
to advance the design and development of a leading-edge solution
for customers to help them reach zero emissions.
Measuring, managing and steering carbon footprints is a key
element of reaching zero emissions and part of the climate action
program promoted by SAP. Companies are under increasing pressure to
determine their carbon footprint not only on a corporate level but
also on a product level. However, the data acquisition,
consolidation and mapping are challenges that many companies face.
Together with the recent launch of the SAP® Cloud for Sustainable
Enterprises solution, SAP solutions for sustainability and
BearingPoint's long-standing experience with emission calculations
in the market, the companies are well equipped to develop
innovative solutions to address customer concerns about
environmental footprinting across their value chain.
"The co-development partnership between SAP and BearingPoint
will bring together two strong value propositions. BearingPoint has
long experience helping customers identify carbon reduction
potentials and achieve sustainability targets. SAP contributes
innovation capabilities, broad system landscape and reach to
customers. Together as partners we will push the limits to move the
economy forward on the path to zero emissions," said Gunther Rothermel, SVP, Head of SAP S/4HANA
Sustainability, SAP.
Carbon Footprinting for the Entire Value Chain: Scope 1, 2
and 3
While many companies have already assessed their scope
1, and scope 2 emissions, assessing the entire value chain by
introducing scope 3 emissions is key. To do so environmental
networks must support data exchange with partners like suppliers,
clients, auditors and governments even if they use different IT
systems. Building on BearingPoint's in-depth know-how in product
and corporate footprint calculations and algorithms, the SAP
Product Footprint Management solution supports data gathering and
calculations to help realize end-to-end carbon and environmental
footprinting. The SAP solution is fully integrated with
SAP® S/4HANA and the intelligent enterprise
architecture, but also connects with other data sources. This
enables it to perform automated assessments of footprints across
the value chain, even in heterogenous system landscapes.
"Together with SAP, we will co-develop utilizing our IP asset
and provide a unique solution in the market to measure and optimize
the climate impact of products across the entire lifecycle. SAP
Product Footprint Management has sophisticated capabilities to
determine the carbon footprint of a single product. Our
10-years-plus proven industry experience in calculating and
optimizing product and corporate CO2 footprints will enable our
joint customers to meet their decarbonization targets. We at
BearingPoint believe that together with SAP's innovative solutions,
depth in commercial processes and market expertise we can make a
positive impact on the climate," said Donald Wachs, Head of IP Assets, BearingPoint,
and Member of the BearingPoint Management Committee.
"The partnership with BearingPoint accelerates the SAP Product
Footprint Management solution road map and will help make us a
market leader in product footprint solutions that support our
customers in maximizing the sustainability of their products and
services," said Peter Maier,
President, Industries and Customer Advisory, SAP.
About SAP
SAP's strategy is to help every business run
as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise
application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all
industries run at their best: SAP customers generate 87% of total
global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT),
and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses
into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and
organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that
helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology
for companies so they can consume our software the way they want –
without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and
services enables business and public customers across 25 industries
globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a
difference. With a global network of customers, partners,
employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and
improve people's lives. For more information, visit
www.sap.com.
About BearingPoint
BearingPoint is an independent
management and technology consultancy with European roots and a
global reach. The company operates in three business units: The
first unit covers the advisory business with a clear focus on five
key areas to drive growth across all regions. The second unit
provides IP-driven managed services beyond SaaS and offers
business-critical services to its clients, supporting their
business success. The third unit is designed to explore innovative
business models with clients and partners by driving the financing
and development of start-ups and leveraging ecosystems.
BearingPoint's clients include many of the world's leading
companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting
network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over
70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and
sustainable success. For more information, visit
www.bearingpoint.com
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