Sage scores 63/100 (Leading practice) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places Sage joint 5th of 591 companies scored, and joint 2nd of 43 in SaaS / Digital Services.
Sage has validated SBTi targets and transparent climate governance but delivery is stalling: FY24 emissions fell just 0.3% despite halfway progress toward a 2030 50% reduction goal. Supply chain Scope 3 coverage remains thin (100 of 3,431 suppliers), and absolute emissions flatline masks the speed gap.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (4/10, 5/10).
11 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
“In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sage Group amounted to 4,635.1 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.”
“Emissions sources included in the operational footprint are energy, refrigerants & fuel consumption, water usage, waste generated from activities.”
“Reporting on all material Scope 3 categories including: Scope 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11, and 3.15.”
“The company achieved a 27.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions against its 2019 baseline.”
“Transitioned our Sage-managed properties to certified renewable energy.”
“We're aligning our environmental stewardship with the TNFD recommendations by applying the TNFD's LEAP framework.”
“Sage Group engaged the Planetary Accounting Network to support them to complete a nature-related risk assessment according to TNFD guidelines.”
“Sage confirmed its net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).”
“The Sage Group PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.”
“Elisa Moscolin, Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Foundation at Sage Group plc, said: 'Small and medium-sized enterprises are on the frontline of climate action.'”
“We maintained our 'Gold' rating from EcoVadis and our 'AAA' ESG rating from MSCI, and we were awarded CDP A List status.”
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Where Sage sits among saas / digital services peers.
Among the 43 major saas / digital services brands we've scored, Sage is tied =2nd of 43, with 2 others.
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Sage Group is a FTSE 100 software company providing cloud-based accounting, payroll, and enterprise resource planning solutions to small and medium-sized businesses globally. Founded 1981, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, it serves over 3 million customers across 23 countries.
Cloud-based SaaS enterprise software peer; B2B customer engagement and CRM platform.
View breakdown →Diversified software and cloud services; occupies similar large-scale SaaS and data centre footprint.
View breakdown →Professional services firm with comparable revenue scale; large operational and supply chain emissions footprint.
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