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Otis Elevator

Otis Elevator Company, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1853, Otis has a rich history marked by innovation, including the introduction of the safety elevator, which revolutionised vertical transportation. The company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing cutting-edge solutions for both residential and commercial buildings. Otis is renowned for its core products, including elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, all designed with advanced technology and a focus on safety and efficiency. Their unique offerings, such as the Gen2® elevator system, exemplify their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. With a strong market position, Otis continues to achieve notable milestones, maintaining a reputation for reliability and excellence in the vertical transportation sector.

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84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

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Otis Elevator's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Otis Elevator reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,814,955,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 112,078,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 26,800 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions fall under Scope 3, totalling around 13,667,865,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Otis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2033, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 33% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. As part of their near-term goals, Otis has already achieved a 7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to their 2019 baseline. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Otis's commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Otis Elevator's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Otis Elevator is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Otis Elevator is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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