Adobe Sustainability Profile
Adobe Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the software industry, renowned for its innovative solutions in digital media and marketing. Founded in 1982, Adobe has consistently evolved, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of Adobe Photoshop and the development of the Creative Cloud suite, which revolutionised creative workflows. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Adobe offers a diverse range of products, including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Experience Cloud. These tools are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and powerful capabilities, catering to professionals across various sectors. As a market leader, Adobe has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation for excellence in digital creativity and marketing solutions.
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How does Adobe'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
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Adobe's score of 69 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Adobe's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adobe reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 764,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 22,950,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 612,099,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Adobe has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions: a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2018 baseline, and a commitment to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Adobe's climate commitments include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year, alongside a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to ensuring that 55% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. This comprehensive approach underscores Adobe's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,082,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,473,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,767,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Adobe's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adobe's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 32% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Adobe's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Adobe has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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