Adyen Sustainability Profile
Adyen N.V., a leading global payment company headquartered in the Netherlands, has established itself as a key player in the fintech industry since its founding in 2006. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Adyen offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that streamline transactions for businesses of all sizes. The company’s core products include a unified payments platform that supports online, mobile, and in-store payments, distinguished by its seamless integration and real-time data capabilities. Adyen's commitment to innovation has earned it a reputation for reliability and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for major brands worldwide. Notable achievements include partnerships with industry giants and recognition for its robust security measures, positioning Adyen as a trusted leader in the global payments landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Adyen's score of 52 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Adyen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Adyen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,612,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 626,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 3,748,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 76,238,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 32,794,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 15,938,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Adyen's total emissions were approximately 71,766,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 2,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 69,197,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Adyen has set commitments to achieve carbon neutrality by offsetting emissions that cannot yet be reduced, specifically targeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2025. This initiative aims to maintain their status as a carbon-neutral company. The emissions data is sourced directly from Adyen N.V., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Adyen's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 113,570 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,826,810 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,080,970 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Adyen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adyen's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 843% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Adyen'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.
Adyen 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.
