- Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts impacting human rights and environmental performance.
- Decreasing availability of FSC®-certified wood in some EU countries.
- Complexity of supply chains and business models in relation to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
- Uncertainty and ambivalence among customers regarding sustainability in fashion.
Otto Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Otto Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.4 million metric tons CO2e (2021/22). 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
9.4 million metric tons CO2e (2021/22)
2023-24
Renewable Energy
41% globally, 65% in Germany (2023)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 9.4 million metric tons CO2e (2021/22) |
| 2021-2024 | 9.4 million metric tons CO2e (FY 2021/22) |
| 2013-03 to 2015-02 | 248.1K tCO2e/year (absolute); 224149 tCO2e/year (adjusted) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of more sustainable packaging from 78% in 2022 to 94% in 2023.
- Increased share of preferred fibers in textiles from 55% in 2022 to 59% in 2023.
- Achieved 100% sustainable cotton target in own and licensed brands (97% in 2023).
- Converted all OTTO shipping bags to Wildplastic®.
- Hermes Germany achieved zero-emission deliveries in Hamburg.
- Recycled more than 43,000 tons of used electronic equipment.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce adjusted CO2e emissions by 40% by 2025 (compared to 2018).
- Achieve 65% “preferred fibers” by 2025.
- Achieve 100% FSC®-certified furniture products by 2025.
- Achieve 100% sustainable catalog paper by 2025.
- Achieve 100% sustainable packaging by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2030 for own locations, transportation, etc.
- Increase traceable cotton to 25% at Bonprix by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions throughout the value chain by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateSustainable MaterialsSupply ChainCircularityEmpowered EmployeesConscious CustomersDigital Responsibility