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Adobe's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Adobe's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAdobe amounted to70,514metric 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adobeincreased by 0.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Adobe's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adobe's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Adobe were 7,218 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Adobe's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Adobe's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Adobe's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Adobe reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,602 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 63,296 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Adobe's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 12.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.ab
What methodology does Adobe use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Adobe reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, Adobe reported 496,591 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Adobe includes a breakdown across 6of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Adobe's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adobe's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Adobe reported total Scope 3 emissions of 496,591 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
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.a
Has Adobe reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Adobe's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Adobe's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Adobe's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Adobe disclose?
In 2024, Adobe reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Adobe's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 409,284 tCOâ‚‚e(82.42%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 49,260 tCOâ‚‚e(9.92%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,548 tCOâ‚‚e(2.93%)
Adobe's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Adobe’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Adobe reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,218 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 21,508 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Adobe's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Adobe's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Adobe reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Adobe rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Adobe ranked 14 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Adobe is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Adobe's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Adobe reported a total carbon footprint of 567,105 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.9% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Adobe's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.16%.a