In 2023, Adobe conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Adobe generated a total of 1,607 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 81.89% of Adobe's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.11% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
In 2023, Adobe reported a total waste generation of 1,607 metric tonnes, of which 81.89% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Adobe has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a
Since 2021, Adobe's total waste generation increased by 35.16%, but declined by 19.33% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies. a
Over the same period, Adobe's waste recovery rate declined by 10.01%, with a further 7.37% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, Adobe has historically generated more waste, and although the most recent figures show a drop in output, declining recovery rates suggest that the company’s waste management systems may be weakening or under-resourced.