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Adobe Inc., commonly referred to simply as Adobe, is a leading software publisher headquartered in the United States. Established in 1982, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the digital media and creative software industry, serving customers worldwide. Adobe’s core offerings include industry-standard products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, which are renowned for their innovative features and versatility in creative and document management tasks.
With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and other regions, Adobe has cemented its position as a market leader in digital design, multimedia, and document solutions. Its commitment to continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions has helped Adobe maintain a competitive edge, making it a trusted name among professionals and enterprises alike.
+50 vs industry average
Adobe’s score of 98 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adobe, a US-headquartered Software Publishers company, reported its 2025 carbon emissions at approximately 500.55 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 7.42 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 3.12 million kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services at 446.83 million kg CO2e, business travel at 42.13 million kg CO2e, and capital goods at 19.14 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Adobe's emissions in 2024 were approximately 496.59 million kg CO2e, comprising 7.22 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19.60 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and 409.28 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services within Scope 3. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 612.10 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 7.65 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 at 22.95 million kg CO2e.
Adobe has made significant climate commitments, with near-term and long-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. Adobe commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term, Adobe aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. Additionally, it commits to a 52% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term, Adobe targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year. Earlier targets included a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2018 base year, and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel over the same period. Furthermore, Adobe aims for 55% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2025.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
Adobe Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
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Adobe Inc
Adobe Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Adobe Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
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