Otis Worldwide Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:218.5 (Scope 1 & 2) thousand Metric Tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:133.8 thousand Metric Tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:75.2 thousand Metric Tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:691.7 GWh
Water Consumption:45.0 M gallons
Waste Generated:207.9 thousand lbs (hazardous)
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- People & Communities
- Governance & Accountability
- Environment & Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced TRIR from 0.72 in 2019 to 0.54 in 2020
- Reduced LTIR from 0.17 in 2019 to 0.13 in 2020
- Reduced total energy consumed from 754.4 GWh in 2019 to 691.7 GWh in 2020
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity from 17.5 Metric Tons CO2e/$M net sales in 2019 to 16.4 in 2020
- Industrial waste recycling rate >99%
Social Achievements
- 4 percentage point reduction in voluntary attrition over the last five years
- 7 percentage point improvement in women executives in 3 years (34% in 2020)
- 5 point 3-year improvement in Otis success score at benchmark
- 4 points above benchmark in inclusive culture category score
- $90M cumulative spend for Employee Scholar Degree Programs or Certifications since 1996
- Over 5,500 degrees earned through Employee Scholar Program across 60 countries since inception
Governance Achievements
- 2020 completion rate of 95% for annual live ethics training for all colleagues
- 2020 completion rate of 94% for annual certification for office professionals attesting compliance with the Otis Absolutes
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Impact 15,000 students globally through STEM-focused programming by 2030
- Dedicate 500,000 colleague volunteer hours in support of vibrant communities, STEM education and social equity efforts globally by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a 50% reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030
- Reach carbon neutrality for factory electricity by 2030
- Achieve gender parity in our executive ranks by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% factory eligibility for zero-waste-to-landfill certification by 2025
- Complete ISO 14001 certification for all factories by 2025
- Increase colleague favorability for the inclusive culture category in the company’s engagement survey by 4 percentage points by 2025
- Direct 50% of total global giving to STEM programs by 2025
- Expand availability of well-being and resilience services to all colleagues worldwide through an Employee Assistance Program by 2023
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Anti-Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001 (target for all factories by 2025)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:213,200 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:136,300 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:76,900 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:41%
Total Energy Consumption:709.7 GWh/year
Water Consumption:42,495,000 gallons/year
Waste Generated:262,164 pounds/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Environment & Impact
- People & Communities
- Governance & Accountability
Environmental Achievements
- 7.0% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2019
- 41% of factory electricity consumed is carbon neutral
- 100% of global factories certified to ISO 14001
Social Achievements
- Launched Made to Move Communities global student challenge
- 100% of people managers received unconscious bias training
- 78% of colleagues covered by an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Governance Achievements
- Became a signatory to the U.N. Global Compact
- Conducted first materiality assessment
- Launched an ESG Governance page on Otis.com
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Impact 15,000 students globally through STEM-focused programming by 2030
- Dedicate 500,000 colleague volunteer hours in support of vibrant communities by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a 50% reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030
- Reach carbon neutrality for factory electricity by 2030
- Achieve gender parity in our executive ranks by 2030
- Increase colleague favorability for the inclusive culture category in the company’s engagement survey by 4 percentage points by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Expand availability of well-being and resilience services to all colleagues worldwide through an EAP by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate-related changes
- Increased costs due to changing input prices (energy, water) and output requirements (carbon pricing)
- Extreme heat impacting productivity and availability of employees
- Increased frequency and severity of coastal flooding and extreme weather events
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanding sourcing beyond current suppliers
- Setting a 2030 emissions reduction goal
- Monitoring regulatory trends
- Deployment of IoT connectivity and remote servicing
- Investing in climate impact data to support decisions on long-term location and real-estate strategy
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Disruptions to critical suppliers/supply infrastructure due to climate-related changes
- Extreme heat impacting productivity and availability of employees
- Increased frequency and severity of coastal flooding and extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased costs due to changing input prices and output requirements
Opportunities
- Increased demand for Otis products and services due to growing populations in urban areas and extreme weather events
- Increased market demand for revitalization and Otis energy efficient equipment
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, SASB guidelines for the infrastructure sector, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Gen2 elevator
- Gen360 elevator platform
- Otis ONE digital service platform
- Gen2 Switch Solar elevators
Awards & Recognition
- Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index – Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality
- 2021 Product of the Year Award Finalist: Gen360
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Environment & Impact
- People & Communities
- Governance & Accountability
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% factory eligibility for zero-waste-to-landfill certification by 2025 (goal completed in 2021)
- Completed ISO 14001 certification for all factories by 2025 (goal completed in 2021)
- Announced commitment to setting near-term science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets
Social Achievements
- Established the Otis Colleague Disaster Relief Fund
- Expanded self-ID campaign from 33 to 40 countries
- Launched a disability etiquette training program and established a global framework to simplify and unify the process by which our colleagues can request reasonable accommodations and workplace adjustments
- Increased colleague favorability for the inclusive culture category in the Company’s engagement survey
Governance Achievements
- Progress towards ESG goals was included as a performance multiplier in determining payouts under our 2023 executive short-term incentive plan
- Board of Directors and its committees engage in extensive review and oversight of ESG-related topics
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a 50% reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030
- Reach carbon neutrality for factory electricity by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% factory eligibility for zero-waste-to-landfill certification by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increased regulation (including the pending Securities and Exchange Commission and European Union requirements) and other climate change concerns could subject us to additional costs and restrictions.
- Potential supply constraints or cost pressures due to an issue with a supplier
Mitigation Strategies
- Implement mitigation actions to address potential disruption in and other risks relating to our supply chain, including the use of safety stock and alternative materials, as well as risk assessments, qualification of multiple supply sources and use of long-term supplier agreements.
- Manage commodity price risk through locking and hedging strategies, as well as passing the increases onto our customers through pricing.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- natural disasters, whether as a result of climate change or otherwise
Transition Risks
- Increased regulation (including pending SEC and European Union requirements) and other climate change concerns
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative Standards, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board guidelines, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Gen3 Core elevator
- Gen360 elevator
- sensor-equipped escalators and moving walkways