Otto
Otto GmbH & Co KG, commonly known as Otto, is a leading player in the e-commerce and retail industry, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1949, Otto has evolved from a mail-order company into a prominent online retailer, serving millions of customers across Europe. The company operates primarily in Germany, but its influence extends to several other European markets. Otto's core offerings include a diverse range of products, from fashion and home goods to electronics and furniture, distinguished by a strong commitment to quality and customer service. As a pioneer in the digital transformation of retail, Otto has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its online platform, which has solidified its position as one of Germany's largest online retailers. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Otto continues to set benchmarks in the e-commerce landscape.
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Otto's score of 39 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Otto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Otto reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,741,529,000 kg CO2e, with emissions broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 57,350,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 75,089,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 6,741,529,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their supply chain and product use. Comparing this to 2022, Otto's total emissions decreased from about 6,738,120,000 kg CO2e to 6,741,529,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in overall emissions despite efforts to manage their carbon footprint. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 68,528,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 116,147,000 kg CO2e. Otto has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, which suggests a need for further transparency in their sustainability strategy. The absence of defined reduction targets may impact their ability to effectively address climate change and align with industry standards.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 68,528,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,147,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,378,760,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Otto is not committed to any 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.
