Otto (GmbH & Co KG)
Otto (GmbH & Co KG), commonly referred to as Otto Group, is a leading player in the e-commerce and retail industry, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1949, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a pioneer in online shopping and catalogue sales across Europe and beyond. With a diverse portfolio that includes fashion, home goods, and electronics, Otto distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company operates in various regions, primarily focusing on the German market while also expanding its reach internationally. Notable achievements include its innovative approach to digital retail and sustainability initiatives, positioning Otto as a market leader in the e-commerce sector. With a strong emphasis on customer experience and a robust logistics network, Otto continues to shape the future of online shopping.
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Otto (GmbH & Co KG)'s reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Otto (GmbH & Co KG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,004,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources and about 102,306,000 kg CO2e from combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a significant focus on upstream emissions, which dominate their carbon footprint. For the year 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of approximately 276,110,000 kg CO2e, although specific scope breakdowns were not provided. In 2022, Otto reported approximately 7,173,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 and about 236,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a trend of high Scope 3 emissions, which typically include those from purchased goods and services. Otto has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This long-term goal replaces previous priorities in their corporate responsibility strategy. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as a baseline. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2031, also from a FY2021 baseline. Otto's targets include ensuring that 75% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by FY2027, and that 20% of its platform partners by revenue will also have such targets by the same year. These commitments are part of their broader strategy to align with climate science and contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent company, Otto (GmbH & Co KG), reflecting a unified approach to sustainability across its corporate family.
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| Scope 1 | - | - |
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| Scope 3 | 7,173,678,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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