Adobe
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Adobe's score of 61 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Adobe's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adobe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 612,099,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,649,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 22,950,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 612,099,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use, accounted for the majority of their total emissions. Adobe has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in business travel emissions (a component of Scope 3) by the same year. Looking further ahead, Adobe is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a significant reduction target of 42% for absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added by FY 2030, both measured from a FY 2022 baseline. These commitments align with science-based targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting Adobe's proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Adobe is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
