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Ottobock SE & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ottobock SE & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ottobock SE & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ottobock SE & Co amounted to 23,746.27 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ottobock SE & Co increased by 4.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ottobock SE & Co were 8,915.34 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ottobock SE & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,749.86 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 14,830.93 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Ottobock SE & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 20.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ottobock SE & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Ottobock SE & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ottobock SE & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported 238,121.19 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Ottobock SE & Co includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 238,121.19 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 96.16% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.84% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Ottobock SE & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ottobock SE & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ottobock SE & Co disclose?
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 186,780.37 tCO₂e (78.44%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 11,088.87 tCO₂e (4.66%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,620.9 tCO₂e (3.62%)
Ottobock SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ottobock SE & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ottobock SE & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 261,867.46 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Ottobock SE & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.66%.a