Adyen NV
Adyen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Adyen 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).
Adyen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Adyen's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adyen amounted to 10,168 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 Adyen increased by 122.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Adyen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adyen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Adyen were 134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Adyen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Adyen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adyen's Scope 1 emissions increased by 19.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Adyen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Adyen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,436 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 10,034 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Adyen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adyen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 125.53% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Adyen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Adyen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Adyen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Adyen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Adyen reported 69,197 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 Adyen includes a breakdown across 3 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.
Adyen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adyen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Adyen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 69,197 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 Adyen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Adyen's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 338.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Adyen's Scope 3 emissions increased by 29.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Adyen disclose?
In 2023, Adyen reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Adyen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Adyen's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 23,721 tCOâ‚‚e (46.66%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 15,213 tCOâ‚‚e (29.92%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 11,904 tCOâ‚‚e (23.42%)
Adyen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Adyen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Adyen reported a total carbon footprint of 79,365 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.85% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Adyen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.64%.