Adobe Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the software industry, renowned for its innovative solutions in digital media and marketing. Founded in 1982, Adobe has consistently evolved, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of Adobe Photoshop and the development of the Creative Cloud suite, which revolutionised creative workflows. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Adobe offers a diverse range of products, including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Experience Cloud. These tools are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and powerful capabilities, catering to professionals across various sectors. As a market leader, Adobe has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation for excellence in digital creativity and marketing solutions.
How does Adobe's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Adobe's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Adobe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 629,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 612,099,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7,649,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 22,950,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Adobe has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel over the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Adobe has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from a 2022 baseline by 2050. These targets align with science-based methodologies, reflecting Adobe's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in a meaningful way.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,082,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 58,473,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 36,767,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Adobe is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.