Materials and Circularity
DOLCE&GABBANA ADOPTS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES BY USING CIRCULAR MATERIALS AND MINIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING.
Dolce&Gabbana is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its products and packaging by adopting sustainable and circular materials. Through the integration of eco-design principles, the company ensures that its materials are durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable, and recoverable. By promoting circular models in product design and consumption, Dolce&Gabbana creates a virtuous cycle that minimizes waste while optimizing resource efficiency.
MATERIALS AND CIRCULARITY
BY FY24
Target
Update and publication of the new Group Restricted Substances List (pRSL) in line with international product safety standards
Achieved
Through collaboration with a scientific partner, Dolce&Gabbana has defined the new Group pRSL (Restricted Substances List)
BY FY25
Target
50%
reduction in single-use virgin plastic packaging
Progress
Retail packaging in fiscal year 2024 has been revised to minimize single-use virgin plastic consumption, adopting shopping bags and gift boxes made from 100% FSC-certified paper, garment bags made from 100% cotton, and accessories made from Rpet. For Industrial packaging, 97% of materials used are represented by paper and cotton
BY FY26
Target
25%
of raw materials with lower environmental impact
Progress
Dolce&Gabbana has defined a Preferred Material List to support the transition towards materials with a lower environmental impact
DOLCE&GABBANA: COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE SOURCING AND HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS
Dolce&Gabbana continues to prioritize high-quality materials, selecting Italian suppliers that ensure traceability throughout the entire value chain. During fiscal year 2024, the Group purchased 2,000 tons of raw materials, approximately 58% of which were used in production, including 265 tons of fabrics. Of these fabrics, 67% were renewable, reflecting the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing without compromising on excellence.
Textiles purchased in FY24
Renewable
Materials
Dolce&Gabbana forges partnerships with tanneries that hold responsibility as a core principle. A significant achievement: 94% of the leather used is sourced from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG). Each certification reflects a commitment to shared responsibility, with a focus on artisanal production processes that balance environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Leathers from Leather Working Group certified suppliers in FY2024
Certified
Packaging with reduced environmental impact: packaging becomes a symbol of sustainable innovation, with 872 tons of materials where elegance meets ethics. The focus is on renewable, recyclable, and certified materials, aiming to minimize and ultimately eliminate single-use virgin plastics. This ongoing commitment turns every detail into an act of respect for the planet.
