G2

Arkajit D.

Chief Technology Officer

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/19/2026

"Centralized Sustainability Reporting and EPR Management Made Easier"

4/5

What do you like best about SAP Responsible Design and Production?

What I like best about SAP Responsible Design and Production is how it helps bring sustainability tracking and regulatory compliance into a more structured and measurable process instead of handling it manually across multiple systems.

For our team, one of the biggest advantages has been the visibility into packaging data, material usage, and environmental impact reporting. Earlier, gathering this information for compliance and internal reporting required a lot of spreadsheet-based tracking and coordination between operations, procurement, and compliance teams.

The platform also makes it easier to monitor extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements and evolving sustainability regulations across different regions. Having centralized reporting and traceability reduced a significant amount of manual effort during compliance reviews.

We also appreciated the analytics and reporting capabilities because leadership teams now have better visibility into sustainability metrics and packaging optimization opportunities.

Overall, the platform helped us improve transparency, reduce manual compliance tracking, and support broader sustainability initiatives in a more organized and scalable way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Responsible Design and Production?

One of the main challenges with SAP Responsible Design and Production is the complexity involved in the initial setup and data preparation process. Since sustainability and compliance reporting depend heavily on accurate packaging, material, and supply chain data, implementation required significant coordination across multiple teams internally.

We also found that some workflows and configuration options have a fairly steep learning curve, especially for users who are not already familiar with SAP ecosystems or sustainability compliance processes.

Integration with existing ERP and supply chain systems was valuable overall, but the process still required careful mapping and validation to ensure reporting accuracy across different datasets.

For smaller organizations or teams without dedicated sustainability or compliance resources, the platform may feel resource-intensive during implementation.

That said, once the system was properly configured, it provided much stronger visibility and control over sustainability reporting and compliance management compared to the manual processes we were using previously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SAP Responsible Design and Production solving and how is that benefiting you?

SAP Responsible Design and Production helped us solve several challenges related to sustainability reporting, packaging compliance tracking, and fragmented environmental data management across different business units.

Before implementing the platform, a large portion of our sustainability and extended producer responsibility (EPR) reporting was handled manually through spreadsheets and disconnected reporting systems. This created inconsistencies, delayed reporting cycles, and made it difficult to maintain accurate visibility into packaging materials, waste obligations, and regulatory requirements across regions.

The platform also improved visibility into packaging usage, material composition, and environmental impact metrics. This helped our procurement, operations, and compliance teams collaborate more effectively when evaluating packaging strategies and sustainability goals.

Another major benefit has been reducing manual reporting effort. Earlier, preparing compliance reports required significant time spent collecting and validating data from multiple departments. With the platform, reporting became more automated and traceable, which improved both accuracy and audit readiness.

From a business perspective, the solution helped improve regulatory compliance, streamline sustainability reporting, increase operational transparency, and support broader environmental responsibility initiatives with more reliable data and reporting processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.