Since July 2021 and together with ClimatePartner, we have been calculating our corporate carbon footprint, meaning the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our company.

We generate direct emissions in our operations (scope 1) through the consumption of natural gas for heating in our buildings and the usage of cooling refrigerants for air conditioning in our locations.

We generate indirect emissions in our operations (scope 2) through our consumption of purchased electricity and natural gas. 

Indirect emissions in our upstream and downstream activities (scope 3) relate to the use of energy, the purchase of our packaging and the transportation of it, the waste generated in our operations, our business travels, the commute of our teams and the storage of our data in external datacenters. In this category, we also include emissions generated by the shipment of our customers’ orders and potential returns of orders.

Our purpose is to offer a unique shopping experience, including reliable and speedy shipment and returns. These shipments and returns contribute to more than 80% of our calculated carbon footprint. To reduce this impact, our customers in Europe have the option of choosing between express and standard delivery. 

In order to reduce the emissions from shipments, in 2024, we launched a 5-year partnership with DHL for the GoGreen Plus initiative. The aim of the deal is to reduce CO₂e emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) instead of conventional jet fuel. More information is available here.

There will always be some CO₂e emissions that we cannot avoid or reduce. We take responsibility for these emissions by financially supporting climate projects. For this reason, we are a ClimatePartner certified company and you can track our contributions on the ClimatePartner certified page. 

You can also support climate action by financing a project corresponding to the CO₂e emissions produced by your order's preparation, packaging, delivery, and potential return. You can find more information here.

Waste is a significant part of our impact on the planet. Within our operations, waste is generated mainly in our warehouse, upon reception and subsequent storage of the products from our luxury brand partners. Our main sources of waste are therefore the cardboard and paper we receive from our brand partners, as well as plastics used to protect the goods during storage in our warehouse. We work continuously to increase the percentage of waste that is recycled and reduce the absolute value of the waste we generate. 

Waste is also generated by the packaging that we send to our customers. Information on the composition of our packaging and how to recycle it can be found here.

Mytheresa is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not accept any form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. It is extremely important for us that equal opportunities are offered to all teams in terms of performance evaluation, career opportunities and payment. To make this happen we rely on the contribution of:

• The Mytheresa Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DE&I Committee), established in December 2020, which provides advice on diversity, equity and inclusion matters

• The MYCommunity, our employee resource group dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, which supports the DE&I Committee in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mytheresa

In addition, we have implemented the following:

• A mandatory Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training was rolled out to all teams and is now included in the compulsory training for all new starters

• Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are included in our leadership training

• We advocate for women in leadership roles, in alignment with our Diversity Policy

• We have committed to sponsoring at least 10 talents from underrepresented backgrounds in their business career in our global offices

• We regularly assess the diversity of our teams and have more than 100 nationalities in our teams

To join the Mytheresa team, please see our career page.

To foster responsible consumption, we:

• Promote participation in the circular economy through our partnership with Vestiaire Collective

• Provide Care Instructions to our customers on how to reduce the amount of water and chemicals used when it comes to the care practices of the products

We are committed to offering our customers curated selections that reflect our dedication to responsible sourcing. Our Mindfully Created Capsules are a testament to this commitment, representing a rigorous evaluation process that extends beyond mere aesthetics to encompass the ethical and responsible efforts of our brand partners. This initiative is part of our commitment to collaborate with brand partners to promote products created with a focus on sustainability.

Each Mindfully Created Capsule underwent a meticulous, two-step assessment to ensure alignment with our stringent standards.

Step 1: Brand Partner Evaluation

• We begin by assessing our brand partner as a whole, examining public information such as company websites, ESG reports, and news, as well as conducting our own in-depth evaluations. This assessment can also be performed for the brand’s parent company.

• Our assessment is guided by the Mytheresa Responsible Sourcing Guidelines, which are built around the four pillars of the Mytheresa commitment: MYPlanet, MYTalent, MYProduct, and MYPolicy. The guidelines can be provided upon request.

• To be considered for a Mindfully Created Capsule, a brand partner must achieve a minimum total score based on the MYPlanet, MYTalent, and MYPolicy pillars of our guidelines.

Step 2: Capsule Product Evaluation

• Following the successful brand partner evaluation, each individual product within the future capsule is assessed.

• This assessment considers product-specific information provided by the brand partner and aligns with the criteria set within the MYProduct pillar of our guidelines.

• Where relevant, the capsule's products are also evaluated against the MYPlanet, MYTalent, and MYPolicy pillars, ensuring a holistic approach.

• Only items within the Mindfully Created Capsule are assessed and a minimum score — calculated based on the score from step one, in addition to the points awarded for product features — must be achieved.

At Mytheresa, most of our business is based on digital infrastructures. For us, having responsible digital operations means ensuring that we have a robust cybersecurity system and a strong IT resilience, and that we protect the privacy of those who entrust us with their data, in particular our customers, teams and business partners. In pursuit of this, we:

• Strictly adhere to our cybersecurity and IT resilience framework and maintain the highest standards of data protection and privacy 

• Have published our data protection guidelines so that all users have access to it