At OTB we believe that an organisation based on cooperation, trust and respect is crucial for responsible management of the supply chain and the production of quality products
In the OTB sustainability journey, the collaboration with suppliers plays a crucial role. Through a tight collaboration with more than 1,150 suppliers, the Group shares and promotes compliance with the values set out in our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
The values that represent the Group’s DNA are an integral part of our everyday activities, as well as our suppliers’ activities, and are described in the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct.
The Code of Ethics sets out the values, principles and rules of conduct adopted by the Group to direct its business operations and manage relations with its stakeholders, and guides employee behaviour, as well as the behaviour of everyone who gets in contact with the Group during its activities.
The Suppliers Code of Conduct defines the standards of behaviour that suppliers should implement when conducting business activities with the OTB Group. The disclosure and the application of the Code of Conduct ensure that suppliers understand and respect our values. It contains the rules needed to guarantee a safe working environment, the respect of employees’ rights, the protection of the environment and animal welfare, and the application of current laws on the matter.
All those who work in and for the Group are committed to observing and ensuring that the principles of these Codes are observed within the scope of their functions and responsibilities.
The companies of the Group are committed to analysing their supply chain, assessing suppliers’ social and environmental performance, either through the evaluation of audit reports made available or through the organisation of on-site third-party audits. In case of easily resolved non-conformities, a follow-up audit is scheduled to ensure that breaches are quickly resolved. For more serious, but not critical, non-conformities, suppliers are required to prepare an action plan for their resolution, to be implemented within a period of time that varies depending on the irregularity in question. Lastly, in the event of critical non-conformities or inaction and/or inability from the supplier to guarantee their resolution as planned, the Group companies contractually reserve the right to terminate the supply agreement.
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
