Takeaways

• SAP’s new Reporting Scope and Data Collection feature in Sustainability Control Tower streamlines sustainability data collection and compliance.
• The tool enhances data quality, traceability, and collaboration across central and local teams through structured workflows.
• Future updates will expand support to qualitative metrics, custom data entry methods, and advanced approval workflows.

SAP has introduced a major upgrade to its Sustainability Control Tower (SCT) with the launch of the Reporting Scope and Data Collection feature. This addition aims to resolve long-standing challenges organizations face when relying on manual processes to gather and report sustainability data.

The feature is designed to simplify and improve the way businesses collect, manage, and verify information tied to their sustainability goals. By providing an integrated, workflow-based solution, SAP ensures that companies can track and validate their sustainability reporting in line with evolving regulatory compliance standards.

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How It Works

With Reporting Scope and Data Collection, organizations can define which sustainability metrics matter most to their operations, configure how data should be collected, and assign responsibilities for input and approval. The system supports structured, form-based workflows for data entry, review, and sign-off, making the process both transparent and traceable.

This method reduces errors linked to manual reporting and strengthens collaboration between central sustainability teams and local departments. By ensuring relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are captured consistently, companies can improve both the quality and credibility of their sustainability disclosures.

Current Capabilities and What’s Next

The tool currently supports quantitative sustainability metrics and measures. However, SAP is already planning enhancements. Upcoming iterations will expand to include qualitative metrics, basic custom indicators, plausibility checks, multi-step approvals, and email notifications, all based on customer feedback.

These future capabilities are expected to provide organizations with even greater flexibility and assurance in their sustainability data management.

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Why It Matters

As global regulations tighten and stakeholders demand more transparency, businesses need reliable tools to manage sustainability information. SAP’s Reporting Scope and Data Collection feature addresses this critical need by offering a streamlined, auditable system that reduces complexity while boosting trust in reported outcomes.

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Source: AInvest