Adyen NV
Adyen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 4 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Adyen's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adyen amounted to 12,592 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Adyen increased by 23.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Adyen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adyen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Adyen were 626 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Adyen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Adyen's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 171%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Adyen's Scope 1 emissions increased by 367.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Adyen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Adyen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,748 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,966 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Adyen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Adyen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19.25% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Adyen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Adyen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, Adyen reported 76,238 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Adyen includes a breakdown across 4 of 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
Adyen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Adyen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Adyen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 76,238 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 74.58% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.42% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Adyen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Adyen's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 382.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Adyen's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Adyen disclose?
In 2024, Adyen reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Adyen's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 32,794 tCO₂e (48.23%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 17,283 tCO₂e (25.42%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 15,938 tCO₂e (23.44%)
Adyen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Adyen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Adyen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 626 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,316 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Adyen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Adyen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Adyen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.43, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Adyen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Adyen ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Adyen is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Adyen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Adyen reported a total carbon footprint of 88,830 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.93% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Adyen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.47%.a