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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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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Otto's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Otto's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Otto reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 6,741,529,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 57,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 75,089,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 6,674,152,900 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 132,439,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Otto's emissions were approximately 7,378,760,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 68,528,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 116,147,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,378,760,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2022 was around 184,675,000 kg CO2e. Despite the high levels of emissions, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Otto, including those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of specific commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing carbon emissions effectively. Otto's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

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68,528,000
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Scope 2
116,147,000
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Scope 3
7,378,760,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Otto's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Otto is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Otto is not participating in any 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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