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.
How does Adb'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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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 approximately 120.7 kg CO2e emitted per vehicle annually, down from about 138.6 kg CO2e in 2025. This reflects ADB's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. ADB's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and it operates independently in its climate commitments. The bank has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives at this time. Overall, ADB is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate impact.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 527,250 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 10,532,780 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 9,467,650 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Adb is not participating in any 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.