Adyen
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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How does Adyen'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
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Industry Benchmark
Adyen's score of 41 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Adyen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adyen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,365,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 134,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,436,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 69,197,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 57,993,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of 2023 emissions highlights the substantial impact of Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 87% of total emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 included purchased goods and services (23,721,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (15,213,000 kg CO2e). Adyen has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, Adyen's emissions data underscores the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions in the pursuit of comprehensive climate action.
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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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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.
Adyen is not committed to any 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.
