• Matthias Medert transitions into the role of Global Head of Sustainability at SAP, succeeding Daniel Schmid at the year’s end.
• Medert will lead sustainability initiatives focusing on environmental stewardship, net-zero goals by 2030, human rights, and AI ethics.
• SAP aims to enhance sustainable practices internally and enable customer success with its ERP-centric, cloud-based solutions.

SAP’s New Global Sustainability Lead

SAP has named Matthias Medert as its Global Head of Sustainability, a role that underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability within its operations and across its ecosystem. Medert, a 26-year SAP veteran, steps into the position from his previous role as SVP Global Adoption Insights & License Compliance, bringing extensive experience in aligning customer needs with compliance across regions.

Strategic Priorities

Medert will spearhead SAP’s sustainability strategy globally, focusing on:

• Achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2030.
• Advancing human rights across operations, supply chains, and product life cycles.
• Developing AI ethics and overseeing responsible AI solutions.

In his announcement, Medert expressed his vision:

“As I step into this role, my commitment is clear: to foster a sustainable future that benefits not just our company, but society and the planet as a whole. We will prioritize environmental stewardship, human rights, and AI ethics, while ensuring SAP’s continued success as a thought- and action leader for sustainability. Let’s inspire each other, drive impactful outcomes, and make sustainability the cornerstone of our legacy.”

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Building on a Strong Foundation

Medert succeeds Daniel Schmid, who is retiring after three decades at SAP, including 10 years as Chief Sustainability Officer. Schmid’s leadership laid the groundwork for SAP’s dual role as an Exemplar—setting the standard for sustainable practices—and an Enabler, empowering customers with innovative sustainability management tools.

Schmid reflected on his tenure:

“From my first day, it has been a privilege to shape our company’s sustainability journey – I’m proud to always highlight SAP’s role as both an Exemplar and Enabler and why it’s not enough to have a sustainability strategy but a sustainable business strategy.”

Driving the Future

Under Medert’s leadership, SAP will continue its focus on sustainability as a core business strategy, combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to global environmental and social goals.

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