About You
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does About You's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
About You's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
About You's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ABOUT YOU reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,678,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 52,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 81,400 kg CO2e, and a significant majority of 468,544,900 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase from 2020, when total emissions were approximately 245,397,400 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, ABOUT YOU plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 35% reduction per unit of value added from private label products by 2025. Furthermore, ABOUT YOU is committed to ensuring 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. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting ABOUT YOU's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 327,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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About You 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.
