SAP like money or the importance of accurate carbon data , we see it as a social issue for communities , for our customers and for our own employees .”
“ We support other important metrics , such as women in management positions , D & I related components and human rights ,” adds Rothermel .
Collaborating for Impact SAP is also supported by a global network of partner companies helping to customise and install SAP solutions . It ’ s a big ecosystem . Partners are an intrinsic part of SAPs strategy and how they go to market and build solutions .
“ Our partners play several important roles ,” says Rothermel . “ They help us to bring the software to our clients . They help us implement the software and of course they also advise our customers on their strategic transformation journey .
“ We are not only using the strong capabilities that we have in-house in SAP , but we are also incorporating and using the very specialised capabilities from different partners . They co-innovate with us because we believe nobody can solve these tough issues of sustainability alone .”
SAP will continue on its mission to embed sustainability across the businesses it works with and Rothermel and Mendelsohn will lead the sustainability team together . Over the next year , there ’ s a lot in store for the company . supplychaindigital . com 89