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.

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Industry Benchmark

Zott's score of 20 is higher than 56% 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 reported any specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company has made significant climate commitments, including a long-term net-zero target that spans from 2023 to 2050, covering all scopes of emissions. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating Zott's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector. Zott is a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which underscores its commitment to ambitious climate action. While specific reduction targets have not been detailed, the company has expressed its intention to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It is important to note that Zott's previous net-zero commitment was withdrawn, but the company remains focused on its long-term climate goals. As of now, Zott's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all climate initiatives are sourced directly from Zott SE & Co. KG. The company continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices within the industry context.

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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. This request for Zott 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
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