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 contributing to the development of a more responsible fashion industry, with the gradual introduction of lower-impact collections. We promote innovative design, the adoption of circular business models, the search for and use of preferred materials, and pay close attention to transparent communication.
We are committed to the development of a fashion industry that pays attention to social impacts along the entire value chain. We guarantee open and inclusive working environments that promote continuous learning, respect for diversity, gender equality and employee well-being. Through OTB Foundation, 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.
The active members of the Sustainability “Professional Family” include Andrea Rosso, son of Diesel Founder and OTB Group Founder and Chairman, Renzo Rosso, who has been Diesel Sustainability Ambassador since 2020. As internal and external spokesperson on the brand’s initiatives, Andrea promotes the spread of a sustainability culture in the organisation. Since January 2025, Andrea Rosso has also been OTB Group Sustainability Ambassador.
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
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
