- Higher electricity "grid" emissions across France, Canada, and South Africa related to use of sold products
- Increased supply chain capital expenditure
- Increase in business travel
- Data gaps in Scope 3 reporting
The Sage Group plc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-10 to 2024-09 reporting, The Sage Group plc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 193.4K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.2K tCO2e; Scope 3: 190.2K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
193.4K tCO2e (market-based)
2023-10 to 2024-09
Renewable Energy
54%
of total energy
Water Usage
47.9K m³
2023-10 to 2024-09
Waste
270 metric tons
2023-10 to 2024-09
Energy Use
52.1K GJ
2023-10 to 2024-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-10 to 2024-09)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 190.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-10 to 2024-09 | 193.4K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022-10 to 2023-09 | 195.8K tCO2e |
| 2021-10 to 2022-09 | 215.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-10 to 2021-09 | 125.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced market-based emissions by 0.3% in FY24 and 16.6% since 2019 baseline
- Launched a low-emission commuting and lift-sharing pilot
- Launched a personal carbon tracker app for colleagues
- Used the planetary boundaries approach to assess nature-related risks
- Launched Sage Earth Benchmarking Services
- Increased renewable energy share to 54%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve representation of no more than 60% of men, women, or non-binary people in any leadership team by end of FY26
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCyber security and data privacyDiversity, equity, and inclusionInnovation to empower customers and SMBsColleague development and retentionDigital equalityData and AI ethicsLocal community investment and supportBiodiversity and ecosystemsBusiness conductGovernance effectivenessHuman rightsPollutionResource use and circular economyTax and regulatory complianceWater and marine resourcesWellbeing and colleague health and safety