OTB and its companies are committed to promoting the safeguarding of human rights in their supply chain

OTB cooperates with more than 1,300 first-tier suppliers* located in 31 countries, 75% of whom are based in Italy.
The Group sourcing policy aims to minimise dependence on a limited number of suppliers, thereby effectively managing the risks associated with supply chain interruptions.

In 2025, 56% of purchase orders made by Group companies were placed in Italy and 23.6% in EMEA countries (excluding Italy). Most of our suppliers of raw materials are located close to our production hubs:

Raw materials suppliers by geographical area:

* Tier 1 suppliers are suppliers with direct collaboration ties with the production hubs.
They are directly responsible for the supply of materials, finished products and components (whether industrialised or commercialised).

At OTB, we believe that fashion relies on its synergies with the supply chain, and Italy represents an excellent example of success. For this reason, in 2013 we launched the C.A.S.H. project (Credito Agevolato – Suppliers’ Help). Our programme allows suppliers to collect their receivables from OTB in advance through a bank and offers them the opportunity to benefit from extremely favourable economic conditions, thanks to the high creditworthiness of the Group that acts as guarantor. C.A.S.H. now involves 54 active suppliers who have sold 95% of their receivables. Since its inception, the total volume of funding has grown to €700 million.

The OTB Group has implemented structured due diligence processes to prevent potential violations, workplace accidents, and working conditions that do not conform to international and Group standards.

With specific regard to the Italian supply chain, in 2025 OTB introduced a new Group Supply Chain Management Procedure, which applies to anyone involved in the management of suppliers based in Italy. Specifically, the procedure covers the selection of suppliers of typical goods and services, the management of relations with suppliers of typical goods and services, and the monitoring of the activities of suppliers and any subcontractors in the performance of the contract with the subsidiary.

The Group intends to issue a new specific procedure for the management of its overseas supply chain. Currently, preliminary checks and regular follow-ups are carried out through audits conducted by third-party firms in accordance with the most recognized international social and environmental standards.

In the event of minor non-conformities, follow-up audits are scheduled, whereas for more significant non-conformities, suppliers must draw up and implement corrective action plans with defined timelines. In cases of critical non-conformities or failure to resolve non-conformities as agreed, the Group reserves the right to terminate the business relationship, in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.