Adobe

Adobe's Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview

Adobe, headquartered in the US and operating within the Computer and related services (72) industry, has established robust climate commitments and provides comprehensive emissions data. The company is dedicated to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Emissions Data:

• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 72.18 million kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 19.60 million kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significant, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 409.28 million kg CO2e, and business travel contributing approximately 49.26 million kg CO2e.
• 2023: Adobe reported Scope 1 emissions of about 7.65 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 22.95 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at roughly 612.10 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 511.38 million kg CO2e.
• 2022: Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 6.57 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at around 22.94 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 463.44 million kg CO2e.
• 2021: Scope 1 emissions were around 4.91 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 31.34 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 424.34 million kg CO2e.
• 2020: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.60 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 33.54 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 393.47 million kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.82 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at around 43.89 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 505.07 million kg CO2e.
• 2018: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 12.12 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 47.87 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 427.31 million kg CO2e.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were around 59.18 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, excluding purchased goods and services, were approximately 43.26 million kg CO2e.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.08 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at about 58.47 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, primarily employee commute, were approximately 36.77 million kg CO2e.
• 2015: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 10.99 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 53.74 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 58.44 million kg CO2e.

Climate Reduction Targets:

Adobe has set ambitious targets aligned with climate science:

• Net Zero by 2050: The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
• Near-Term Targets (from a FY2022 baseline):
  • A 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030.
  • A 52% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per USD value added by FY2030.
• Long-Term Targets (from a FY2022 baseline):
  • A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2050.

Previous targets included a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2025 from a FY2018 baseline, and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions over the same timeframe. Adobe also aims to have 55% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services, and capital goods, adopt science-based targets by 2025.