Adb Sustainability Profile
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), headquartered in Manila, Philippines, is a prominent multilateral development institution established in 1966. With a mission to promote social and economic development across Asia and the Pacific, ADB operates in over 40 countries, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability. ADB is renowned for its unique blend of financial products and services, including loans, technical assistance, and grants, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its member countries. The bank has achieved significant milestones, such as its commitment to climate change initiatives and poverty reduction strategies, solidifying its position as a leader in the development finance sector. With a strong emphasis on innovation and partnership, ADB continues to play a vital role in shaping the region's economic landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Adb's score of 20 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Adb's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,867,410 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,493,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,927,310 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel amounting to about 8,202,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2024 indicates a reduction in CO2 emissions per vehicle, with figures of about 120.7 kg CO2e, down from approximately 138.6 kg CO2e in 2025. However, ADB has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). ADB's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and it operates independently in its climate reporting. The bank's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its transparency regarding emissions across all scopes, although it currently lacks defined reduction targets.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 527,250 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,532,780 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,467,650 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Adb's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adb's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 110% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 56% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Adb's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Adb has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
