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Adobe Inc., commonly referred to simply as Adobe, is a leading software publisher headquartered in the United States. Established in 1982, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the digital media and creative software industry, serving customers worldwide. Adobe’s core offerings include industry-standard products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, which are renowned for their innovative features and versatility in creative and document management tasks.
With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and other regions, Adobe has cemented its position as a market leader in digital design, multimedia, and document solutions. Its commitment to continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions has helped Adobe maintain a competitive edge, making it a trusted name among professionals and enterprises alike.
+49 vs industry average
Adobe’s score of 98 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adobe, a US-based Software Publishers company, reported its latest available emissions data for 2025. The company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.42 million kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 3.12 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 487.65 million kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services at around 446.83 million kg CO2e and business travel at approximately 42.13 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Adobe's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.22 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 19.60 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 496.58 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.65 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 22.95 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 612.10 million kg CO2e.
Adobe has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. As part of its near-term targets, Adobe Inc. commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. Additionally, it plans to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 52% per USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
Earlier commitments include a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2018 base year, and to reduce Scope 3 business travel emissions by 30% over the same period.
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2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Adobe Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
2050
Adobe Inc
Adobe Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Adobe Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
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