Adyen N.V., a leading player in the financial intermediation services sector, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally across key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2006, Adyen has rapidly evolved to become a preferred payment solution for businesses, offering a seamless platform that integrates various payment methods.
Specialising in end-to-end payment processing, Adyen stands out with its unique ability to provide real-time data insights and a unified commerce experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major brands and a strong market position as a trusted payment processor. With a focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Adyen continues to redefine the landscape of financial services, making it a vital player in the industry.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Adyen's reported carbon emissions
Adyen, a financial intermediation services company headquartered in NL, reported approximately 80.6 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions. For 2023, Adyen's total emissions were approximately 71.8 billion kg CO2e. The breakdown for that year included Scope 1 at about 134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 69.2 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were purchased goods and services (approximately 23.7 billion kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 15.2 billion kg CO2e). In 2022, Adyen's total emissions stood at approximately 58.0 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 112,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 2.0 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 53.4 billion kg CO2e. Adyen aims to maintain its carbon-neutral status. For emissions that cannot yet be reduced, the company offsets them to uphold this commitment. This approach is part of their strategy for near-term climate neutrality, with a focus on scopes 1 and 2, for the period between 2023 and 2025.
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Adyen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
For those emissions that cannot yet be reduced, we offset th…
For those emissions that cannot yet be reduced, we offset them in order to maintain our status as a carbon neutral company.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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