Public Profile

Zott

Zott, officially known as Zott SE & Co. KG, is a prominent player in the dairy industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1926, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative dairy products, particularly in the segments of yoghurt and desserts. With a significant presence in Europe and beyond, Zott has consistently focused on quality and flavour, setting itself apart with unique offerings like its popular Zottarella cheese and the indulgent Zott Monte dessert. Over the decades, Zott has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product range and enhancing its production capabilities. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and quality, positioning itself as a leader in the dairy market. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and product excellence, Zott continues to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Zott'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Zott's score of 5 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zott's reported carbon emissions

Zott SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Germany, has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment was formalised in 2023, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. Zott's near-term target status is marked as "Committed," indicating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. The company operates within the Food and Beverage Processing sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As Zott progresses towards its net-zero goal, it will likely implement various initiatives aimed at reducing emissions across its operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zott's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. Zott is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zott 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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