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Retail Trade Services
DE
updated 8 days ago

Otto (GmbH & Co KG)

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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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How does Otto (GmbH & Co KG)'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.

45

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Otto (GmbH & Co KG)'s score of 45 is higher than 66% 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 (GmbH & Co KG)'s reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Otto (GmbH & Co KG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,306,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside a significant Scope 3 emission total of about 6,004,778,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to measuring their carbon footprint across various scopes, although specific Scope 1 and 2 data was not disclosed for earlier years. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve the same percentage reduction for Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, by FY2031. Otto Group's long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, a commitment that replaces previous core priorities of their corporate responsibility strategy. Furthermore, they aim for 75% of their suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by FY2027, and 20% of their platform partners by revenue to achieve similar targets. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent company, Otto (GmbH & Co KG), ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. This structured approach highlights Otto's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact in the retail sector.

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20222025
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Scope 3
7,173,678,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Otto (GmbH & Co KG)'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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 (GmbH & Co KG) is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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