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 reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Adyen's reported carbon emissions
Adyen, headquartered in NL and operating within financial intermediation services, is committed to managing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2024, Adyen reported a total of approximately 80.6 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This figure comprises approximately 626,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 3.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 76.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The largest contributor within Scope 3 was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 32.8 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 17.3 billion kg CO2e, and business travel at approximately 15.9 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, Adyen's total emissions were approximately 71.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 69.2 billion kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories for 2023 included purchased goods and services (approximately 23.7 billion kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 15.2 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e).
Adyen's emissions for 2022 totalled approximately 58.0 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 112,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 53.4 billion kg CO2e. Significant Scope 3 categories in 2022 were capital goods (approximately 16.2 billion kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 11.5 million kg CO2e).
The company has stated commitments to climate neutrality, particularly for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with the goal of maintaining this status through offsetting for emissions that cannot yet be reduced. This commitment is noted for the near-term timeframe, aiming to be achieved between 2023 and 2025, building on efforts observed in 2021. Adyen also provides a location-based GHG intensity figure, reporting 45,000 units of CO2e per euro of revenue for 2024.
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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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