- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
- Improving waste management and recycling
- Increasing the share of renewable energy
- Further optimizing sustainable supplier management
Hermann Otto GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hermann Otto GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 622.28 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 2.3K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.0K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
18.8% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
3.39 megalitres/year (2023)
2023
Waste
921.4 tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
3.8K MWh/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 622.28 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received EcoVadis Silver Medal (top 13% in industry)
- 17% less silicon waste during production
- Installation of a new exhaust gas purification system
- Two photovoltaic systems installed; some electricity fed into the grid, some used by the company
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Install two more PV systems by the end of 2025
- Purchase only green electricity by the end of 2026
- Implement sustainability monitoring system for suppliers in 2024
- Conduct waste stream analysis by March 2024
- 80% sustainable suppliers by the end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality for Scope 1 & 2 by 2030
- Switch to 80% renewable energies by the end of 2026
- Gradual switch to plastic cartridges and buckets with at least 40% recycled content by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialProcesses