Adobe Inc

Common Name
Adobe
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
30,709
Ticker
ADBE
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Adobe Inc. is a leading global software company that specializes in the creation of multimedia and creativity software products. Known for their industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator,...

Adobe's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Adobe has disclosed 5 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 4 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Adobe ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a, b
2025
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2025
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
Intensity-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit
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a
2030
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a. Adobe's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2024
a. Adobe's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2024
b. Adobe's CSR Report 2023
b. Adobe's CSR Report 2023

Insights into Adobe's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Adobe has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a b

Does Adobe have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Adobe has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a b

Adobe's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 29,504 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022. a b

Instead of reducing operational emissions, Adobe has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2022 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target. a b

Adobe's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20222023203008 k16 k24 k32 kCurrent (+4%)Target 2030 (-42%)

Does Adobe have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Adobe has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

Adobe's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 52% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Gross Profit in 2022. a

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Adobe has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2022 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target. a

Adobe's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20222023203000000BaselineCurrent (+20%)Target 2030 (-52%)
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