SAP provides companies of all sizes with business software solutions. The company has three segments: product, consulting and training. By selling their software solutions and the license of its products, including consulting, maintenance and training, the company generates revenues. The main applications for the operating systems include accounting, financial management, logistics, personnel, specialised programming and basic functions.

Strengths:

• programme to support the fight against corruption
• detailed and comprehensive code of conduct covering important aspects of business ethics
• comprehensive community involvement policy and management
• commitment to the principles of the UN Global Compact
  

Weaknesses:

• no comprehensive policy on environmental issues
• lack of transparency regarding the implementation of environmental management systems
  

SAP is heavily involved in the global fight against corruption. In Africa, the company supports, among other things, the Convention on Business Integrity. This was established in 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria. It is dedicated to the battle against corruption and promotes integrity and transparency as the basis for sustainable development in the entire African continent.