SAP
“ We aim to help customers build an enterprise-class data foundation for sustainability”
Gunther Rothermel, Chief Product Officer and Co-General Manager, SAP
What is the role of regulation, and how can businesses use regulation as an opportunity rather than a burden? Regulation will always play an important role in sustainability, it is not going away. We all need to adapt as regulations evolve, such as the European Commission’ s Omnibus initiative, which SAP also incorporates into its offerings. Many organisations treat compliance as a trigger for action, but it’ s crucial they also use the captured data to optimise processes and, for example, reduce their carbon footprint. Essentially, while compliance is necessary, it should also act as a springboard for further improvements. Going beyond compliance is where real value for organisations lies.
SAP customers generate more than 80 % of global commerce. How does SAP have a unique opportunity to drive a more sustainable world? It is part of our corporate purpose, but it’ s also a matter of scale: such a significant proportion of global transactions run through SAP systems, which gives
66 January 2026