Otto Bock
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, commonly known as Otto Bock, is a leading global provider of innovative medical technology, headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany. Founded in 1919, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the fields of prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation solutions, serving patients across Europe, North America, and Asia. With a commitment to enhancing mobility and quality of life, Otto Bock offers a diverse range of products, including advanced prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic devices. Their unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with patient-centric design, ensuring optimal functionality and comfort. Recognised for its excellence, Otto Bock has received numerous awards and maintains a strong market position, continually setting benchmarks in the healthcare industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Otto Bock's score of 28 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Otto Bock's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Otto Bock reported total carbon emissions of approximately 268,394,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,524,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 247,359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, which recorded approximately 270,793,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Otto Bock's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 seeing the highest total emissions at about 312,784,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown for 2021 included 15,520,030 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 282,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, Otto Bock has not committed to a net-zero target and currently has no specified long-term reduction targets. However, they are classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, indicating an intention to address their carbon footprint. The company operates within the healthcare sector, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction. Overall, Otto Bock's emissions data reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce their carbon impact, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been detailed.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 9,084,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,738,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 86,632,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Otto Bock is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
