Sustainability is a key driver in OTB operations, and we are committed to integrating these considerations into the business practices of each company of the Group, to contribute to the creation of a more responsible fashion system. The “Be Responsible. Be Brave.” Strategy guides our actions and defines the goals aimed to continuously improve our ESG performance.
At OTB, we are committed to integrating sustainability principles into our business practices to concretely contribute to fight climate change, promote a positive social impact and develop a governance system based on ethics and transparency. Through its three pillars, the Sustainability Strategy "Be Responsible. Be Brave." reflects our long-term commitment towards our employees, the community and all the stakeholders, and defines specific environmental and social sustainability targets for the entire Group.
We are committed to developing a more responsible fashion system, considering both environmental and social impacts along the entire value chain. We promote innovative product design, the adoption of circular business models, the research and use of lower impact materials, and responsible sourcing and traceability along the entire value chain.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and supporting the fashion industry in its decarbonization journey. The Group implements strategies aimed at reducing its GHG emissions, preserving the biodiversity, protecting the oceans and developing a responsible water stewardship and chemical management system.
We are committed to ensuring open and inclusive working environments that promote continuous learning, respect for diversity, gender equality and employee well-being. Through the OTB Foundation activities and partnerships, the Group is actively creating a positive, concrete and long-term positive impact across local communities and areas of the world in emergency situations.
We have adopted an ESG governance system designed to ensure a coherent integration of sustainability performance into our business strategies and the coordination of the several initiatives.
The OTB Board of Directors includes an Independent Director, with specific ESG background, appointed to support the Group on decisions concerning sustainability strategies, in line with the market and key stakeholders’ requirements.
The OTB internal governance is chaired by the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), who coordinates the sustainability initiatives at both Group and subsidiary level and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The OTB Group Sustainability function is structured as a “Professional Family”, and it is composed of Sustainability Professionals, who are responsible for the implementation of sustainability initiatives in their respective companies and of Sustainability Champions, who are responsible to coordinate initiatives on sustainability within their respective organisations.
Among the active members of the “Professional Family” is Andrea Rosso, son of Diesel Founder, Renzo Rosso, appointed as Diesel Sustainability Ambassador in 2020. Andrea, as the brand's internal and external spokesperson, contributes to spreading a shared sustainability culture within the brand.
Our Sustainability Strategy is continuously evolving and improving. We update our materiality analysis every year to identify the most significant issues for our internal and external stakeholders and the changes that occur more and more rapidly in the world that surrounds us. Thanks to this approach, we are able to effectively integrate sustainability into the Group’s activities and to define and reach concrete objectives year after year
The award, presented by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, honours circular economy models aimed at redefining the future of the fashion system through structural changes
OTB has unveiled its new corporate website, OTB.net. A platform with completely revamped graphics and content designed to optimise the presentation of the Group's values, vision and growth strategy
OTB, the international fashion and luxury group which owns the Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf brands, the Staff International and Brave Kid companies, and holds a stake in the Amiri brand, presents its third Sustainability Report
