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Adp

ADP, or Automatic Data Processing, Inc., is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1949, ADP has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the payroll and HR services industry. With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including payroll processing, talent management, and benefits administration. ADP's unique approach combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise, enabling businesses to streamline their HR functions and enhance employee engagement. Recognised for its innovation, ADP has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organisations of all sizes. With a commitment to delivering exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions, ADP continues to shape the future of workforce management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Adp'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.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Adp's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adp's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, ADP reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 21,760,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 77,141,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 38,540,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing emissions, with a target to cut absolute global Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25.2% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2022, ADP further solidified its climate strategy by committing to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2050 from the same base year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect ADP's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on business operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adp's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Adp is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Adp 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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