OTTO Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

OTTO Group presents sustainability as part of its corporate strategy and reports on progress in a combined annual and sustainability report. It states that it goes beyond legal requirements, complies with the German Supply Chain Act, and defines requirements for business partners and internal processes through policies and a Code of Ethics. The group also operates a Compliance Management System and a whistleblower system, SpeakUp. In 2022, it committed to developing a near-term Science-Based Target for its entire value chain, which was validated by the Science Based Target Initiative in February 2024. The company says climate protection and socially responsible business practices have been part of its strategy since 1986.

Combined sustainability reporting

We report on our progress in a combined annual and sustainability report and comply with the requirements of the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG).

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Code of Ethics and compliance

We define requirements for corporate responsibility in various policies for our business partners and our own business processes, and align our business activities with our compass of values, the Code of Ethics. For the diverse compliance challenges, we have implemented a Compliance Management System that continuously reviews and controls processes.

Human rights declaration

The declaration defines our commitment regarding human rights in our own companies and the value chain. For us, human rights are non-negotiable, and it is our responsibility to uphold respect for human rights together with our business partners.

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SpeakUp whistleblower system

The digital whistleblower system SpeakUp is a central tool for reporting suspected cases to the Otto Group, ensuring prevention and clarification both internally and externally. The portal provides a protected and secure reporting channel for all employees and stakeholders. It is available in multiple languages, can be used anonymously, and thus guarantees the highest protection for whistleblowers and sensitive data.

Factory locations published

Numerous factories around the world produce for the Otto Group. The publication of the locations is an important step towards greater transparency. The following map shows where the factories of the main producers are located and also provides information on factory audits.

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