Available Scope 3 Emissions Features
Missing Scope 3 Emissions Features
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- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
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Core Features
SDX delivers standardized, scalable tools that enable seamless carbon-data exchange across complex supply chains.
Secure request/response workflows – Buyers can initiate and track carbon‑data requests to suppliers directly within SAP Business Network, replacing error‑prone spreadsheets and emails. Bulk‑request capabilities accelerate collection from multiple suppliers simultaneously.
Standards compliance & interoperability – Supports WBCSD PACT global model and is certified by Catena‑X for automotive sustainability data. Maintains suppliers’ data sovereignty by allowing partners to control what and when they share.
Integration with SAP S/4HANA & Footprint Management – Automatically syncs product master data via S/4HANA, enabling product-carbon-footprint calculations in Sustainability Footprint Management, with results fed back into SDX for sharing.
Scope‑3 visibility & accuracy – Replaces generic emissions averages with actual supplier‑provided product carbon footprints, offering deeper insight and more accurate reporting.
Audit‑ready historical data – Maintains a central repository of current and historical PCF data to avoid double‑counting, support traceability, and simplify audit and regulatory compliance (e.g., EU CBAM).
Closing Insights
A major user of SAP SDX is WITTE Automotive, a Tier‑1 supplier in Velbert, Germany, which implemented SDX alongside SAP Sustainability Footprint Management. The solution enabled WITTE to standardize product carbon footprint calculations, integrate actual supplier data, and scale PCF communication across its network, achieving greater efficiency and saving ~€10,000 per footprint calculation. Since general availability, SDX has seen significant updates. In October 2024, SAP enhanced its interoperability, linking it to its broader “Green Ledger” initiative and cementing its compliance with PACT and Catena‑X standards. The platform now seamlessly integrates into SAP Business Network, enabling carbon data to flow alongside commercial transactions. These advancements position SDX as a mature, enterprise-grade tool for Scope 3 decarbonization. With its foundation solidly rooted in industry standards and real-world customer implementation, SAP Sustainability Data Exchange offers robust carbon data exchange capabilities, empowering organizations to accurately measure and manage their full carbon footprint.