We aim at creating a model of excellence that supports people at all stages of their professional career, to stimulate their growth, develop new skills and guarantee a work-life balance
The promotion of inclusivity, diversity and talent enhancement continues to play a key role in the activities of the OTB Group. Since 2020, as part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (DE&I), several projects have been launched in all the Group’s companies, to spread a corporate culture that values diversity, fosters equity and inclusion and provides concrete support to the business in the implementation of the necessary policies to achieve these goals.
In 2023, a DE&I Committee was created at Group level to evaluate and approve initiatives related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topics. The Committee members are the Group Chairman, the Chief People & Organisation Officer, the Group Chief Sustainability Officer and the CEOs of the companies that head the brands at central and regional level in the different areas of the world where the Group operates.
In 2023, the Group adopted a DE&I Policy, which specifies the principles, objectives and guidelines underpinning the Group's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and a Gender Equality Policy designed to ensure a fair, safe and stimulating working environment for all employees, collaborators and partners. In particular, the Gender Equality Policy sets out the Group's principles and guidelines in relation to several working-related matters of OTB, such as the selection and hiring process, the performance and talent management systems, training and development, salary and work-life balance, as well as topics related to parenting and the prevention and reporting of harassment in the workplace. Both policies must be applied by all the companies of the Group.
With regards to this topic, in 2023 OTB and Diesel obtained Gender Equality Certification (UNI/PdR 125:2022), after passing a six-indicator assessment process conducted by a world-leading company in inspection, compliance verification and certification services. Specifically, the assessment focused on corporate culture and strategy, governance, human resources processes, growth and inclusion opportunities for women, gender pay equity, support for parenthood, and work-life balance. OTB and Diesel’s certification was renewed for 2024.
OTB Group pays special attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and delivered more than 4,514 hours of training on these topics in 2024.
Innovative content included parenting courses and training on “Inclusive Language”, “Unconscious Bias” and prevention of gender-based harassment and violence against women.
During 2024, the Group’s commitment led to a significant increase of 5,081 hours in training hours provided compared to 2023. We aim at creating an efficient and effective system that includes a wide range of innovative courses and communication and leadership tools for all our employees, designed to foster flexible and stimulating learning.
Reduced environmental impact: emissions down by 31% and 100% renewable energy purchased in Europe and North America Support to the supply chain, responsible materials, and social impact through OTB Foundation: the pillars of the Group's Sustainability Strategy
The Chairman and Founder of OTB Group received the Positive Change Award The Vice President of OTB Foundation was awarded the Positive Social Impact Award
OTB Group announces the appointment of Andrea Rosso as Sustainability Ambassador of OTB
