Adobe Inc
Adobe's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Adobe completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Adobe has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Adobe's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adobe amounted to 70,311 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adobe increased by 10.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Adobe's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adobe's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Adobe were 7,649 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Adobe's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adobe's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Adobe's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Adobe reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,950 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 62,662 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Adobe's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Adobe 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adobe's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Adobe 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Adobe use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Adobe reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Adobe's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Adobe's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Adobe reported 612,099 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Adobe includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Adobe's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adobe's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Adobe reported total Scope 3 emissions of 612,099 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Adobe's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,083.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adobe's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Adobe disclose?
In 2023, Adobe reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Adobe's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Adobe's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 511,376 tCOâ‚‚e (83.54%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 47,112 tCOâ‚‚e (7.7%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 38,141 tCOâ‚‚e (6.23%)
Adobe's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Adobe's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Adobe reported a total carbon footprint of 682,410 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 29.45% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Adobe's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.18%.