OTB releases its Sustainability Report 2024

OTB Releases 2024 Sustainability Report ​ Staff International Japan Co., Ltd. Press Release: July 12, 2025 Attention Media OTB releases Sustainability Report 2024 OTB, the international fashion and luxury group, presents a report monitoring the Group’s sustainability goals and measuring progress over the course of a year, as well as milestones achieved Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46849/79/46849-79-4e163bc9458c620e7536dbd79063d2ca-2362×1575.jpg Reduced environmental impact: 31% reduction in emissions 100% renewable energy use in Europe and North America Supply chain support, responsible material choice and social impact through the OTB Foundation: pillars of the Group’s sustainability strategy ● Reduce the Group’s total emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 (GHG Protocol)) by 31% compared to 2023 and achieve 100% use of renewable energy at directly operated sites in Europe and North America ● Use certified materials for 24% of the total purchases of the OTB Group in each brand’s collection ● OTB Foundation promotes more than 380 projects, directly impacting the lives of more than 380,000 people around the world OTB, the international fashion and luxury group that owns Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf, Staff International and Brave Kid, is promoting its “Be Responsible. Be Brave.” strategy and has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The document outlines the monitoring and reporting process for the Group’s sustainability goals in terms of environmental, social and governance responsibility, with the aim of measuring progress and milestones achieved over the course of a year. “Sustainability is our ethos and one of the most important values in my business vision. Sustainable development, together with innovations and technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, drive a modern approach to business and will play an increasingly important role in the future,” said Renzo Rosso, Chairman and Founder of OTB Group. “I am very proud of the goals we have achieved this year. These are the result of the hard work of our 7,000 employees and the spirit we all share.” The Sustainability Report underlines OTB Group’s commitment to building a more responsible, inclusive and transparent fashion industry. The journey is based around three consistent strategic pillars: “The New Fashion System”, “Protecting Our Planet” and “Brave Together”. The New Fashion System: Towards a more responsible and circular fashion industry In 2024, the OTB Group continued to actively rethink the traditional model of the fashion industry with the goal of developing collections with a lower environmental impact. This was pursued through responsible and considered design, the adoption of circular business models, and the sourcing of preferred, recycled and low environmental impact materials. In particular, these materials accounted for more than 24% of the Group’s total raw material purchases in 2024, up 7% compared to 2023. A particular focus was on sourcing natural materials with a lower environmental impact. For example, in 2024, the purchase volume of preferred cotton materials (organic, regenerated and recycled), which accounted for 62% of the raw materials procured by the Group, increased by 31% compared to 2023. To further improve performance, OTB established standards for preferred materials shared across the Group and listed materials that will be phased out or banned from collections within a certain period of time. This time, Diesel received the Circular Economy Award from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as part of the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Awards promoted by the Italian Fashion Council, in recognition of its innovative approach to the circular economy. Diesel was recognized for projects such as “Diesel Rehab Denim” and “Diesel Secondhand”, as well as for its collaboration with the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO) in a recycling initiative involving the brand’s supply chain. As part of a broader strategy focused on innovation, transparency and consumer protection, OTB Group also strengthened its commitment to fighting counterfeiting and ensuring the authenticity of products for its customers across its brands. Between 2022 and 2024, OTB issued more than 1.8 million digital certificates of authenticity for Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Marni products. This was made possible through collaboration with the Aura Blockchain Consortium, of which OTB is an operating member together with LVMH, Prada Group and Cartier (a Richemont subsidiary). Thanks to this tool and its underlying blockchain technology, customers can use their smartphone to verify the authenticity of the products they purchase and access details about the product’s origin and production. Meanwhile, Diesel products are marked with a QR code and a 12-digit numeric code. The combination of these two pieces of information creates a digital identity for each product that customers can easily scan and access. In 2024, around 300 websites selling illegal products were censored. Working with authorities and digital platforms, more than 23,000 instances of illegal content have been removed from social media channels, and more than 60,000 online listings of counterfeit OTB-branded products have been removed. Protecting Our Planet: Progress on the path to reducing our environmental footprint In 2024, the OTB Group made significant progress on its transition journey by reducing its total Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based) and Scope 3 emissions by 31% compared to 2023. This achievement reflects the Group’s continued commitment to contribute to global climate change mitigation goals, in line with international standards and industry directions. In addition, in the same year, 100% of the Group’s directly operated locations (including offices and stores) in Europe and North America were powered exclusively by renewable energy. Worldwide, the proportion of renewable energy use reached 70%, further demonstrating OTB’s responsible approach and commitment to sustainable energy management. These achievements are in line with the OTB Group’s emission reduction targets and are also verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global initiative that encourages companies to set science-based emission reduction targets to limit global warming. These efforts are part of a broader environmental strategy that also includes investing in energy efficiency, optimizing transportation and actively engaging with supply chain partners. Brave Together: People at the Heart The OTB Group continued to place talent at the heart of its strategy through significant investments in training and professional development. More than 53,000 hours of training were delivered in 2024. More than 1,000 employees received specific sustainability training in the reporting year, reflecting the Group’s commitment to instill a common culture on these topics at all levels of the organization. In 2024, OTB also re-obtained its gender equality certification, originally obtained in 2023. This was due to the continuous improvement of key indicators, such as 54.7% female representation in management positions and a strong policy on inclusion and equal opportunities. The Group also strengthened its commitment to nurturing the next generation of Made in Italy talent through Staff International’s 4th “Scuola dei Mestieri”. This in-house academy aims to preserve the craftsmanship and cultural heritage that characterize Italian excellence, with more than 85% of trainees employed within the Group’s companies. Involvement and cooperation in the supply chain are fundamental to building OTB’s sustainable model. In fact, even in 2024, the Group has renewed its C.A.S.H. (Credito Agevolato – Suppliers’ Help) program, which has been in place since 2013. This program remains one of the most important strategic initiatives supporting the Italian supply chain. Since the start of this project, which OTB acts as guarantor and provides loans on favorable terms, more than 600 million euros have been loaned to participating companies, contributing to strengthening the financial stability of small and medium-sized enterprises that make up the Group’s value chain. At the same time, OTB continued to invest in the “M.A.D.E. – Made in Italy, Made Perfectly” project, a documentary series aimed at presenting the best stories of Italian craftsmanship in the fashion and luxury sector. The campaign, which involved the Group’s most important suppliers, was a great success, with millions of views around the world through OTB’s communication channels. The film also won the “Premio Film Impresa”, a film award promoted by Unidustria with the support of Confindustria, and awarded by a prestigious jury chaired by Oscar-winning director Gabriele
Salvatores. The Group also strengthened its cooperation with leading companies in the global fashion and luxury sector. Diesel is an active participant in the “Fashion Pact” and the “Re.Crea Consortium”, initiatives led by the Italian Fashion Council to manage the end of life of textile products and promote research and development of innovative recycling solutions. 2024Diesel also joined the “Fashion Task Force”, the “Initiative for Sustainable Markets”, founded in 2020 by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. OTB Foundation In 2024, the OTB Foundation continues to act as the backbone of the Group’s social commitment, reaffirming its role in promoting positive change in the communities in which it operates, with a particular focus on women, children, youth and vulnerable groups. One of the newest and most important initiatives is the corporate volunteering program “Brave to Care”, born from the collaboration between the OTB Group and the OTB Foundation. Through this project, employees had the opportunity to contribute part of their time in the form of paid leave to important social causes. The first edition saw the participation of more than 130 volunteers, who contributed a total of more than 700 hours to eight charitable projects throughout Italy. This initiative is a model of corporate social responsibility, strengthening the connection between the company, its employees and the social infrastructure in which it operates. The OTB Foundation has always been a staunch ally of women, particularly those in vulnerable positions, providing concrete assistance to victims of violence through legal and psychological assistance and paths to independent employment. It has also supported global women’s empowerment through training programs, rehabilitation and equal opportunity projects, such as the “Brave Women Awards”, an initiative that provides scholarships to talented but economically disadvantaged female students studying at prestigious public and private universities in Italy with the aim of promoting women’s leadership in business and public administration. The first mobile incubator for female entrepreneurship in Afghanistan, “Brave Business in a Bus”, allows women in Kabul to set up small businesses from their homes, providing them with comprehensive training programs, practical lessons and access to essential tools to run a business. OTB Foundation continues to reach the younger generation by expanding its preventative activities against bullying, cyberbullying and
gender-based violence in secondary schools across Italy. It also strengthens its “OTB Chiama Alice” service, which provides free online psychological support to young people between the ages of 12 and 25. It continues to support the employment and social integration of refugees and asylum seekers through its “Job Clinic” project, and has provided free food, essential goods and individual support services to economically disadvantaged families through its extensive “Empori Solidali” network. The sustainability report is published on the following website and can be viewed at any time.
OTB Group OTB is an international fashion group with iconic and unconventional brands: Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf. OTB is also the parent company of Staff International and Brave Kid, and holds a stake in the American brand Amiri. OTB, an acronym for “Only The Brave”, believes in crossing the boundaries of fashion and style, supporting the creativity of international talent, and fully expressing the innovative spirit and uncompromising courage of its founder and chairman, Renzo Rosso. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, the Group is based on a consumer-centric digital approach, a concrete, long-term commitment to leveraging technology to create sustainable businesses and a strong interest in social issues through the OTB Foundation. ​​ Contact us: OTB Corporate Communication
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