Adobe sustainability score: 63/100

Adobe reports full Scope 1 (7,218 tCO₂e) and Scope 2 market-based (19,602 tCO₂e) for FY2024 using GHG Protocol methodology, independently verified to ISO 14064-3. Scope 1 declined 40% since 2018. Multi-year facility-level tracking disclosed via CDP and CSR Report.

Adobe quantifies Scope 3 across 6 of 15 categories, reporting ~496,591 tCO₂e in FY2024. Purchased Goods and Services accounts for 82%. Requires 55% of suppliers by spend to set SBTi targets by 2025. Incomplete category coverage prevents higher scoring.

Total emissions fell 16.9% YoY in FY2024; Scope 1 down 40% since 2018, Scope 3 down 19% YoY. Adobe achieved 2025 Scope 1&2 targets. But Scope 3 near-term target is intensity-based (52% per USD value added), not absolute—allowing emissions to grow with revenue.

Adobe joined RE100 and accelerated 100% renewable goal from 2035 to 2025. ~70% operational electricity is renewable as of end-2022, via PPAs (solar Bangalore, wind US) and green tariffs. Avoids unbundled RECs. Founders Tower fully electric and 100% renewable.

As a SaaS company, Adobe has minimal direct nature impact—no manufacturing or extraction. No TNFD disclosure, published biodiversity policy, or nature impact assessment. Physical footprint is LEED-certified offices and data centres. Complete absence of nature-related awareness statement limits scoring.

Adobe targets 90% global waste diversion; achieved 82% as of recent reporting. ~1,600 tonnes operational waste generated. Over 99% software delivered digitally eliminates physical supply chain waste. Product packaging carbon footprint reduced 30% through recycled materials.

Adobe consumes ~318,800 m³ water; 30% from high/extremely high water-stressed areas. Only 8% recycled/reused. Set 25% reduction per FTE by 2025, 50% by 2030. Water per computing unit down 28% (2019–2023). Intensity-based targets allow absolute usage to grow.

SBTi-validated near-term: 42% absolute Scope 1&2 reduction by FY2030 (1.5°C-aligned). Long-term net-zero: 90% absolute reduction by FY2050. Scope 3 near-term is intensity-based (52% per USD value added), not absolute. Reduction-first approach excludes unbundled RECs.

Adobe discloses emissions annually via CDP (A-list 2022), publishes CSR Report, independently verified to ISO 14064-3. Cross-functional Sustainability Committee with three C-suite leaders. TCFD-aligned disclosures. No evidence of executive compensation tied to sustainability targets.

No greenwashing allegations, environmental regulatory actions, or climate-obstructive lobbying. InfluenceMap documents positive climate advocacy: support for emissions trading, renewable energy, Paris Agreement via We Mean Business Coalition. No trade association misalignment identified.