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 57 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 across all scopes. This includes 7,649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 22,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with a market-based approach. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 612,099,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services. Adobe has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, Adobe plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions per USD value added by 52% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the base year. These targets align with science-based methodologies to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Adobe's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is also focused on ensuring that 55% of its suppliers, by spend, have science-based targets by 2025, further extending its climate responsibility throughout its supply chain.
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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.
