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, 22,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 612,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Adobe's near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2030, using FY 2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added by the same year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices. Historically, Adobe's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,082,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and Scope 3 emissions peaking at 505,069,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline, alongside a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel. Overall, Adobe's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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Add to project| 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.
