Otrium, the B Corp-certified off-price fashion marketplace working to ensure all clothing is worn, has received official validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. This milestone strengthens Otrium’s commitment to aligning with global climate science and advancing the decarbonisation of fashion. With its newly approved targets, Otrium Holding B.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 33.6% by 2028 from a 2023 base year. Otrium Holding B.V. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting 33.6% within the same timeframe.
How do we do this?
Delivering on Climate Commitments: Beyond setting ambitious climate goals, Otrium exercises accountability through real-time tracking, low carbon logistics, and ongoing efforts to lower its operational environmental impact.
Low Carbon Logistics & Smarter Returns: Otrium is working with DHL low-carbon Logistics to ensure 90% of orders in the Netherlands are delivered via electric and low-emission vehicles.
Sustainable Packaging & Warehousing: With help from its new, more efficient packaging machine, Otrium aims to pack 60-80% of orders in optimised, low-impact solutions. Simultaneously, a new polybagging machine which limits the use of plastics is set to be introduced.
Data-Driven Emissions Tracking: In partnership with Vaayu, Otrium will publish annual carbon footprint reports and leverage a live carbon dashboard to measure emissions per item sold, platform session, and employee, ensuring full transparency within the SBTi framework.
A Shared Commitment to Change
“Having our targets approved by SBTi is a significant step toward driving lasting impact in the fashion ecosystem,” says our COO, Rutger van Boxtel. “With this commitment, we demonstrate our dedication to decarbonising Otrium’s operations while simultaneously advocating for broader business ownership of environmental impact.”
As the fashion industry faces increasing pressure to address its role in climate change, Otrium wants to take a leading role in driving impact. We believe sustainability should shape, not just the way fashion is consumed, but also how its impact is tracked, communicated, and enhanced over time. Discover Otrium’s climate commitments and sustainability roadmap
here.