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, headquartered in NL and operating within financial intermediation services, is committed to managing its climate impact. **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2024:** Adyen reported approximately 80.6 million kg CO2e in total emissions. This includes approximately 626,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 3.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 76.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. * **2023:** Total emissions were approximately 71.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were about 2.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 were approximately 69.2 million kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions amounted to approximately 58.0 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 112,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 2.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 53.4 million kg CO2e. * **2021:** Adyen reported total emissions of approximately 18.2 million kg CO2e, comprising about 231,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 15.8 million kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 8.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 223,620 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 2.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled around 6.1 million kg CO2e. * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 11.0 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 113,570 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 8.1 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Initiatives:** Adyen has stated its commitment to being a carbon-neutral company. For emissions that cannot be immediately reduced, the company offsets them to maintain this status, with this approach planned for the near term, specifically between 2023 and 2025. This carbon neutrality initiative covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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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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