Adobe operates a low-carbon SaaS business with comprehensive emissions tracking and credible RE100 progress, but Scope 3 targets remain intensity-based rather than absolute. The company's main weaknesses are negligible nature disclosures and water intensity targets that allow absolute consumption to rise with revenue.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Controversies & Red Flags (9/10, 9/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (3/10, 5/10).
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Among the 35 major saas / digital services brands we've scored, Adobe sits 2nd of 35.
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Adobe develops creative and document software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Founded in 1982, the San Jose-based company serves professionals and enterprises globally via subscription. With ~26,000 employees and $17.6B FY2022 revenue, Adobe dominates digital design and publishing software.
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