About You GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading player in the online fashion retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, serving customers in multiple countries with a focus on personalised shopping experiences. Specialising in a wide range of apparel and accessories, About You distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to e-commerce, offering a unique blend of curated collections and tailored recommendations. The platform's user-friendly interface and extensive product range have garnered significant market attention, positioning it as a prominent competitor in the fashion sector. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, About You continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking brand in the dynamic world of online retail.
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In 2024, About You reported total carbon emissions of approximately 343,770,100 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 343,675,300 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 18,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 76,600 kg CO2e. This data reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, when total emissions were approximately 468,678,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 468,544,900 kg CO2e. About You has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from private label products, About You targets a reduction of 35% per unit of value added by 2025. Furthermore, the company commits that 90% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2025. This emissions data and commitment framework is cascaded from its parent organization, About You Holding SE, which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives. The targets set by About You align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 45,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 327,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 25,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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About You 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.